Oliver Walkey

Tomato and Basil Salad with Summer Fizz

By Oliver Walkey / 5th May 2021

Although the dish looks like a simple one, it is a dish packed with flavour, it will require a Sparkling Wine that is capable of working with the Tomato & Basil Salad, so I picked a Silver Medal Winner in the Summer Days Category, as this salad is one to enjoy when the sun is…

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Whitefish and Sea Breeze Dinner

By Oliver Walkey / 30th April 2021

A taste of the sea, both on the plate and in the glass, the Sea Breeze category is really useful in helping find the best Champagnes and Sparkling Wines that inherit the taste of the sea or salty sea air, I recently paired the Trophy Sea Breeze Winner with two Salmon dishes which had great…

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The Art of The Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 29th April 2021

The majestic flavours that a cocktail can produce are worth the time it takes to make, there are professions and classes in the art of making cocktails because when you get the perfect mix, you taste a little bit of heaven. You’re not going to enjoy every cocktail and you’re not always going to feel…

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First Date Burgers – Champagne or Prosecco?

By Oliver Walkey / 28th April 2021

When you go on a first date, where do you go, what do you do, what do you talk about, there are a lot of questions that could be bouncing around your head, sometimes you just need to take a step back, take a deep breath and be yourself. On a First Date we want…

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Chocolate Orange Champagne Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 27th April 2021

A while ago I created a cocktail that tasted exactly like Terry’s Chocolate Orange, The Perfect Tequila Sunrise Champagne Cocktail, I wanted to come back and see if I could create another one using different ingredients that tasted just as good, if not even better. Champagne and Orange Juice is a popular cocktail choice with…

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The Perfect Sea Breeze Dinner

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd April 2021

If you live by the sea or just want to be reminded of the sea air and the whole atmosphere, then I’m going to put together a delicious dinner with a Trophy Winning Champagne in the Sea Breeze category. Sea Breeze When you taste this wine you will imagine yourself standing on the beach and…

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Muskat & Brandy Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 21st April 2021

The Muskat grape is one with a sweet touch, it is enjoyed in wines and sparkling wines across the world and it’s about to be enjoyed here. There are over 200 different grape varieties in the Muskat family, they can range in colours from white, yellow, pink and black, most of the Muskat grapes will…

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Ginger Ale Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 20th April 2021

After discovering the plentiful flavours of Ginger Ale, I felt in the mood of creating a cocktail, after some research, I decided to use some Slovenian Sparkling Wine, Gin and Mango Juice along with the Ginger Ale. But as always it is good to have an understanding of what you are dealing with, so I…

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Spiced Apple Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 19th April 2021

It’s time to spice up your life a little, how about with a Spiced Apple Fizz Cocktail, I personally don’t think there is ever a bad time to enjoy a cocktail, as they can be tailored to each occasion, either to help excite your taste buds or to calm them down. This Spiced Apple Fizz…

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