Oliver Walkey
Castello Bonomi – Franciacorta Brut Rosé 2020
In 2008, Castello Bonomi became part of Casa Paladin, a family-owned group of wineries, located in Italy’s most prestigious denominations. The Paladin family continues with consistency what was started by the Bonomi family, “Summer red berries, strawberries, light pastry notes, pink rose petals, and a touch of dry creaminess on the aroma. The palate is…
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Sandridge Barton Classic Cuvée 2021
Sandridge Barton Estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel, spreading across 450 acres, with a history stretching back over 40 years. “Wild floral notes, freshly cut grass, open air countryside garden aromas, touch of minerals on a delicate scale, with wet stone, and even some notes…
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La Gioiosa – Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut Tradizione e Territorio
La Gioiosa embodies the tradition of winemaking that the highly respected Moretti Polegato family has been carrying out for generations. The name pays tribute to the old definition of the province of Treviso, “Marca gioiosa et amorosa” (Joyous and Amorous March), underlining the sociable lifestyle of its inhabitants. “A lively and frothy welcome, with notes…
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Champagne
What is Champagne? Why is Champagne so popular? Why can real Champagne only be produced in France? Is there good & bad Champagne? What is Grower Champagne? Is there anything better than Champagne? There are so many questions to be asked and answered in the world of Champagne. It provides jobs to tens of thousands…
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Weingut Steininger – Muskateller Sekt 2022
“For generations, our winery has stood for the combination of tradition with modern cellar technology, but always for uncompromising quality.” – Weingut Steininger “A sweet expression that reminds you of happy times, with heightened greengage, garden herbs, wild floral, freshly cut grace. The palate offers a warming sweetness from green characters, including a further display…
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Sekthaus Raumland 2015 Chardonnay Réserve
“We put our passion for sparkling wine into everything we do. Passion for sparkling wine is what drives us – and what we want to ignite in others.” – Raumland Family ‘In 1984, the desire to achieve something big arose. Since then, we have been breaking new ground and producing high-quality sparkling wine using traditional…
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Knightor Vintage Cuvée 2014
Located in Cornwall, England, Knightor Winery produced an exceptional range of English sparkling wines, showcasing to the world how the English can compete on the world stage. “Crispy and refreshing, ready salted crisps, vegetable crisps, including the parsnips and sweet potato variety, and a salty sea character from oysters on the aroma. The flavour easily…
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Interview With Chef Amanda Powley
The combination of wine and food go hand in hand, an excellent combination, and an exciting challenge to find the perfect pairings, in this feature we speak with Chef Amanda Powley, working at terre à terre in the heart of Brighton, let’s discover a little about her incredible life in the Culinary World. It’s Great…
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The Spiced Fiasco Cocktail
How To Make The Cocktail Pour in 20mls of Spiced Rum A couple of drops of Cinnamon Syrup Top up with traditional Method Sparkling Wine Add a dash of Cinnamon Powder and a few Cloves “A warm Caribbean breeze to the aroma, delicate and inviting notes of cinnamon, cloves, molasses, sugar syrup, honey glazed ham…
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