Oliver Walkey
A Trip To Champagne Goutorbe Bouillot
We arrived in Damery at Champagne Gourtorbe Bouillot and for the first time on our trip, we were greeted by a lovely dog, older in age, very calm and welcoming, the dog gave us a detailed tour around the winery and poured us a glass of Champagne. OK, so the kind dog didn’t give us…
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A Trip To Champagne Paul Launois
Husband and wife, Julien and Sarah Launois design their cuvées from family vines made from Chardonnay Grand Cru grapes planted in Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs. From the vine to the bottle of Champagne, they strive to work as naturally as possible and to respect the environment. Julien is the inventor of the Single…
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A Trip To Champagne Vollereaux
The second Champagne House of the day is Champagne Vollereaux. The Vollereaux family will always be happy to welcome you to their winery and cellars in Pierry. Our visit included a tour of their cellars and a Champagne and Cheese tasting. Entering their public tasting room, you see a modern tasting room with a fine…
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A Trip To Champagne Frerejean Frères
Our first stop in Champagne was at Frerejean Frères, The Frerejean Frères winery is in the Côtes des Blancs village of Avize, in the middle of the Champagne countryside. We stayed the night at their new guest house planned to host journalists, In the morning we enjoyed a lovely French breakfast with Didier Pierson, the…
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Harry Styles Watermelon Sugar Cocktail
Manchester Drinks Co has not too long ago released a Limited Edition Watermelon Crush Gin Liqueur, and when thinking about a Cocktail to create, I was inspired by Harry Styles’ Song ‘Watermelon Sugar’. So I have decided to create my own Cocktail for you to enjoy at home at an affordable price. Harry Styles is…
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Portable Bubbly
How convenient would it be if you had a little cooler bag with a few cups or cans of Sparkling Wine in, so you could just whip one out to enjoy, while at the beach, watching the sunset, with some friends or for a quick celebration. MiniVino has made this easy for you to do,…
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La Fiesta Sparkling Wine Cocktails
We’re half way through summer, but have we all really enjoyed it this year, whether you’ve been partying through it or taking it slow, it’s either time to start or continue your 2020 summer. A Cocktail is a perfect way of putting you in that summer vibe, a glass filled with fruits, fruit juice and…
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What’s The Best Temperature To Serve Champagne?
When indulging in a glass of Champagne, how much does the temperature affect your overall experience? There is no set in stone temperature for drinking Champagne, but there is a common temperature that most people agree is best and that is 8-10°C. It provides a temperature that allows the Champagne to express itself without being…
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Harry Potter and the Glass of Bubbly
Pitch black living room, Hermione and Ron are waiting to surprise Harry. Hermione – He’ll be here soon. Ron – I know. Hermione – Then stop eating. Ron – I’m hungry… Did you just touch me? Hermione – No. Ron – Someone or something just touched me…. It did it again! Hermione – Be quiet!…
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