Oliver Walkey

Exploring Canadian Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 28th March 2023

Discovering Canadian Sparkling Wine doesn’t have to be tricky, it’s not as accessible as the big-name Champagnes or Proseccos, but with the country making strides in the industry, it’s certainly worth exploring what this country has to offer. The story of Canadian Wine production started back in the mid-1800s, a later bloomer compared to other…

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Cava Classifications

By Oliver Walkey / 28th March 2023

Cava is the third big name in the Sparkling Wine industry, after Champagne and Prosecco. About 95% of all Cava is produced in the Catalan region of Penedès, west of Barcelona. The village of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is home to two of the major producers, Codorníu and Freixenet. Its classification is regulated by the Cava D.O.…

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California Blooming Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 27th March 2023

California Dreaming, California Drinking, California Blooming, introducing an original Glass of Bubbly Cocktail, aimed at capturing the wonderful flavours from the sun-shining, film-making, dream-creating state of California. If you can’t go in person, go in spirit, that’s the motto of the company behind California Gin and to aid its Californian expression we’ve combined it with…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Sparkling Syko

By Oliver Walkey / 27th March 2023

This article is made in collaboration with Akila Chamod, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Akila Chamod’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “Me, I’m Akila from Sri Lanka and I live in Dubai.…

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CheeseWorks with Rosé Prosecco

By Oliver Walkey / 24th March 2023

We all know that Prosecco and Cheese is a wonderful pairing, so why not jump into the world of Rosé Prosecco and Cheese, gifting the tasting experience a subtle touch of red berries and pink blossom. To find the answer to the question does CheeseWork with Rosé Prosecco? We’re going to have to dive in…

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Interview With The Founder of Bradstock Estate

By Oliver Walkey / 24th March 2023

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, it’s quality is improving with each year…

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Blood Orange Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 24th March 2023

You could call this a twist on the classic Mimosa, but that would be an understatement, it’s so much more than that, using the characteristics of Blood Orange to our advantage, we called in some help from a variety of other fruits to craft an exceptionally delicious and healthy-tasting cocktail, blending Sparkling Wine, Gin and…

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English Sparkling Wine Classifications

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd March 2023

English Sparkling Wine can only be made in the Traditional Method, (the way they make Champagne), if an English Winery wanted to make their Sparkling Wine in the Charmat/Tank Method (the way they make Prosecco) they can’t label themselves as English Sparkling Wine, instead, they must state something different, like Sparkling Wine Made In England.…

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Discover The Artisan World – English Fizz and Scottish Food

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd March 2023

The Hamper, a luxury gift that offers an array of discovery to the receiver. What could be packed within? cheeses, chocolates, treats! We’re delving into the finest items of Scotland, and thanks to Clan Artisan, who have sourced these luxuries and packaged them up within hampers, we can enjoy them from our homes in England…

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