Oliver Walkey
The Perfect Champagne Occasions
It’s not like we ‘need’ a reason to pop open a bottle of Champagne, but sometimes you just want something that will perfectly fit the situation you are in, whether it be a dinner party, a wedding toast, or a delicious gift, this list of Champagnes and Occasions will help you plan your next moment…
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The War On Champagne
We all know that the word Champagne is very much protected by the C.I.V.C. or otherwise known as Le Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne. This organisation was created during World War II, on April 12th, 1941, during this time the Champagne Region was being taken advantage of by the invading forces from Germany, under…
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Champagne Directory
Get ready for the most comprehensive list of Champagne houses available online, if you’re planning a trip to Champagne or looking for a new producer to discover, then this list will be all that you require. When we look at the Champagne Region, 90% of the Vineyards are owned by more than 15,000 Growers, these…
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How To Open A Bottle Of Champagne
For many people, the opening of a Champagne bottle is a bucket list item, something they’d like to do during their lifetime, we here at Glass of Bubbly hope you’ll be able to open many bottles of Champagne and use each of the three very cool methods. The 3 ways to open a bottle of…
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Pik-Mi-Up
This article is made in collaboration with Collins Nganda, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you’re about to make is one of Collins Nganda’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at the LOCK, STOCK, & BARREL JBR in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Collins Nganda Mbella, I am from Cameroon…
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How To Clean A Champagne Glass
After enjoying a charming glass of Champagne, it’s now time to clean the glass ready for next time. This is a very simple and easy-to-follow guide on how to clean a Champagne glass to avoid any stains or broken stems. 1 – Water Temperature It is important to use hot water, 40 degrees Celsius or…
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Ratafia Champenois Food Pairings
Ratafia Champenois is the sweet little sibling of Champagne, made from the grape must of Champagne grapes, it has a minimum of 110 grams of sugar per litre and alcohol content between 16-22%, it also has to be aged at least 10 months in tanks or oak barrels before being bottled. To put that in…
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What Food Pairs Well With Prosecco?
The wonderful world of food pairings is vast, with countless combinations, from the various different dishes with thousands of different bottles of Prosecco Let’s break down the way to pair Prosecco and Food in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which you’ll be able to refer to later when finding your perfect pairing. The Prosecco Let’s…
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How To Read A Prosecco Label
Welcome to this Step by Step Guide on how to easily examine and understand the wording on a Prosecco Label, so when you’re next in your local supermarket or looking online you’ll be able to recognize the lesser-known facts that a Prosecco Label is trying to tell you. Step 1 – Selecting a Bottle Every…
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