Oliver Walkey
History Of Wine – When Did The World Start Making Wine
Each country has its own history in growing vines and making wine, in this article I’ll break down the time period when certain countries started their Winemaking lives. This list contains 45 of the most well-known Winemaking countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and both North and South America. Answering questions like When Did New…
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What Sparkling Wine To Pair With Scones?
When deciding which of the many British treats to delight in, it can be difficult to narrow it down, with the likes of the delicious Victoria Sponge, Bakewell Tart, Scones, Scotch Eggs and Pork Pies along with the ever-growing selection of amazing English Sparkling Wines. In this article, as you may have guessed, we’re going…
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Rum Sunrise Fizz Cocktail
Get ready for a twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise, we’re swapping out the Tequila for Rum and adding in some Prosecco, it’s about to get fizzy up in here. The Prosecco Montelvini has been around for 135 years, owned by the Serena family, the current owner, Armando Serena has been President of Montelvini since 1968,…
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Shaded Whisky Fizz Cocktail
A dimly-lit room putting you in a relaxed state, the warm tobacco-filled air and smooth leather chair are just some of what you could be experiencing while indulging in this Shaded Whisky Cocktail. The word Whisky can be spelled in two different ways, Whisky without an E and Whiskey with an E. This spelling tells…
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Sparkling Wine
Chicken Satay comes from Southeast Asia, enjoyed fondly in Indonesia and Malaysia, the dish consists of marinated bite-sized pieces of chicken on a skewer, covered in and served next to a peanut flavoured sauce. You can also enjoy different meats like Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce. Asian cuisine is certainly one to look into, some…
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Champagne, Cheese and Chutney – The Perfect Cheese Pairing
Can you image a finer pairing to enjoy on a hot summer’s day than Champagne, Cheese and Chutney, the bubbles rising to the top of the glass, the creamy cheese sticking to your knife and the sweet an array of flavorsome chutney finishing off the experience. Talk about a mesmerizing display, the worlds of Champagne,…
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What Sparkling Wine Goes With Banoffee Pie?
Pairing a deliciously sweet and creamy Banoffee Pie with a Gold Medal Dessert Sparkling Wine, combining the powers of British Dessert and Slovenian Sparkling Wine. If you’ve never heard of, or seen a Banoffee Pie before, it is made from Bananas, Caramel Sauce, and Cream on a Buttery Biscuit Base, you can also include Chocolate…
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What Does Austrian Sparkling Wine Taste Like?
I’d give you the same answer no matter what country you asked about, “It Depends” there is no exact answer I can give you, Austria holds a lot of different flavours, it has a load of different wineries that produce a ton of different and incredible Sparkling Wines. When looking for a better answer to…
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Prosecco DOC Tasting With Neil Phillips aka The Wine Tipster
Step into the world of Prosecco DOC with our experienced tour guide, Niel Phillips aka The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips is the UK brand ambassador for Prosecco DOC, representing and showcasing the world of Prosecco DOC to the UK since 2014. Prosecco can only be produced in a certain region in the North-East of Italy,…
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