Champagne glass shape for sparkling wine as materials for drinking vessels shifted from metal and ceramic to glassware. Initially, the flute was tall, conical, and slender; by the 20th century, preferences changed from a straight-sided glass to one which curved inward slightly near the lip. This inward taper is designed to retain champagne's signature carbonation by reducing the surface area for it to escape. Nucleation in a champagne glass helps form the wine's bubbles; too much surface area allows carbonation to fizzle out quickly. More bubbles create greater texture in the taster's mouth, and a flute's deep bowl allows for greater visual
Poppy (given name) named for the Flower Fairies illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker. Poppy (given name) Poppy is a feminine given name derived from the name of the flower "poppy", derived from the Old English "popæg" and referring to various species of "Papaver". The name is rising in popularity in the United Kingdom. It was the 13th most popular name given to baby girls in England and Wales in 2016 and was the 43rd most popular name given to baby girls in Scotland. The popularity of the name has been attributed to the naming of Poppy Honey, a daughter of British celebrity chef