Oliver Walkey
Can You Pair Sparkling Wine With Cottage Pie?
A classic English dish with a wonderful English Rosé, on a lovely Sunday afternoon, what could be better than that? When looking for English Sparkling Wine, you can’t really go wrong with a good vintage, the Sparkling Wine industry in England has been on an upwards trajectory for quite a few years now by creating…
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New Zealand Sparkling Wine – How To Be No.1
Welcome to the country next to the one down under, part of the biggest empire to span across the globe, home to the Kiwi bird and some amazing Sparkling Wine. New Zealand is a fascinating country that is worth learning a bit about, especially its marvelous wine region. The first vineyard in New Zealand was…
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Spring Fling in Prosecco
Spring is in the air, the flowers are blossoming, the bees are buzzing, the butterflies are flying and the days are getting warmer, it’s the perfect time for your to pop open a bottle of Award Winning Spring Fling Sparkling Wine. Depending on which you follow spring either started on the 1st of March according…
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Pairing Two Spanish Greats, Cava with Paella
Two great creations from Spain are about to grace us with their presence, the Spanish drink known as Cava and the Spanish dish known as Paella. Spain is one of those magical countries, with a lot to explore, the culture, sights, food, wine and so much more, so whether you’re feeling homesick or just wanting…
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Risotto and Champagne
Combining the pleasures of the Italian creation of Risotto and France’s creation of Champagne, will there be a rivalry between them or will they work together for your benefit? This article contains, a recipe for Risotto, some interesting facts about Risotto and a brief history of a family-run Champagne label, so keep on reading, you…
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Chilli Con Carne and Sparkling Wine – Do They Pair?
Thinking about cooking Chilli Con Carne tonight for dinner and you’re wondering if you can enjoy a bottle of Sparkling Wine alongside it, I bet that’s what you’re wondering, well, good news, the answer is yes, even though this dish delivers a spicy tone with strong red kidney beans, tomato and meaty flavours, the Sparkling…
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Can You Pair Chicken Kiev With Sparkling Wine?
The right Sparkling Wine will hold its own against pretty much any food combination, but when you combine quality in the glass and quality on the plate, by way of a home-cooked meal, with meat from a butcher, then that task of finding the perfect combination becomes that little bit easier, spoiler alert, this combination…
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The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Prosecco
The Hills have stopped singing for a moment and now all you can hear is Prosecco, the harvesting of the grapes, the crushing, fermentation, bottling, popping, serving and drinking of this marvelous creation brought to the world by the Italian people. While enjoying a glass of Prosecco, delivering pleasure to your aroma and palate, I…
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Can You Pair Champagne With Quiche?
If you’re in a hurry, I’ll be quick to answer the question, “YES”, you can pair Champagne with Quiche, and it pairs pretty well, the soft fluffy texture of the Quiche allows the Champagne to combine itself with the flavours, if you want to find out more, you’ll have to keep reading. Champagne is of…
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