Is Widow Clicquot inspired by true stories and real ... After losing her husband at a young age, Barbe-Nicole stepped up to run his wine business, a bold move for a woman back then.

These were just a few of the stories told the past week at the Cameo Cinema, which hosted the FORK2FILM Festival in St.

Today, Veuve Clicquot—which means “widow Clicquot”— remains a leading ... In 2008, she was named “Winemaker of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast. Van Staaveren graduated from the University ...

Within weeks Russia’s Tsar Alexander I declared that ‘Veuve’ Clicquot, or ‘Widow’ Clicquot ... drunk by aristocrats,” concludes Mazzeo. Wine expert Jane Parkinson adds, “She ...