Oliver Walkey

Celebrity Champagnes

By Oliver Walkey / 30th August 2022

After starring in movies and releasing number one singles, celebrities receive some very big pay checks, and instead of letting their money sit still and gather dust, they decide to invest it, with some famous celebs buying Champagne houses or releasing their own Champagne labels. So let’s explore some of the Champagnes that are completely…

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – How Versatile Is English Sparkling Wine?

By Oliver Walkey / 29th August 2022

We all know that English Sparkling Wine is making big waves in the wine industry, creating some truly amazing Sparkling Wines that rival the likes of Champagne, for example, the World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly for 2021 was an English Sparkling Wine from Sussex. With English Sparkling Wine going nowhere but up, it’s a good…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Passion Sparkle

By Oliver Walkey / 29th August 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Faizal Fazaldeen, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you’re about to make is one of Faizal Fazaldeen’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at the Level 43 Sky Lounge in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “I’ve been working in the beverage industry for over 4 years.…

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The Ultimate Sparkling Wine Dating Guide

By Oliver Walkey / 26th August 2022

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking this up quickly while standing in a restaurant bathroom, this article will be your wingman into the world of Sparkling Wine and Dating. When it comes to Sparkling Wine, it can do more than just taste good, a study by Zooks, an online dating app, surveyed 8,793 of its…

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History of Formula 1 Champagne

By Oliver Walkey / 25th August 2022

Formula 1 is the most-watched and exciting auto racing competition on TV, showcasing legends of the sport throughout the years, including, Sir Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and more recently Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Sabastian Vettel. The are many more names that will come to mind to any F1…

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French Toast and Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd August 2022

Welcome to one of the many luxury breakfasts enjoyed alongside a bottle of bubbly that will be sure to start your day in the best possible way. What is French Toast? It combines the best of bread and egg together, you won’t be forgetting the enchanting smell of freshly made French Toast anytime soon. It’s…

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The American Bar Area at the Savoy Hotel

Asking Bartenders – Popular Sparkling Wine Cocktails

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd August 2022

Asking Bartenders – What Is The Most Popular Sparkling Wine Cocktail That You Make? After surveying a variety of Bartenders from across the globe, I’ve compiled a more comprehensive list of what the most popular Sparkling Wines Cocktails really are. It seems that no matter where you are in the world, there are 3 commonly…

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The World Best English Sparkling Wine With Cheese From Paxton and Whitfield

By Oliver Walkey / 19th August 2022

The glorious display of English Sparkling Wine is captivating the world, from our small island we are deciding to rival the world by producing some of the world’s finest Sparkling Wines. In 2021 this bottle of English Sparkling Wine took home the World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Trophy, produced by Fox & Fox Mayfield in…

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The Art of a Wine Label – In Another Life

By Oliver Walkey / 18th August 2022

With the thousands of Sparkling Wines that I’ve tasted over the years, I’ve come across hundreds of different kinds of labels, all with their own story to tell. From different colours, fonts and sizes, young and old, vibrant and dark, from the animals, landmarks, towns, villages, and maps of the vineyard in which the grapes…

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