Oliver Walkey

What is Charmat Method?

By Oliver Walkey / 8th July 2020

You may have heard of the Charmat Method before, but do you really know what it is or how it’s done? The Charmat Method is widely associated with Prosecco, but it isn’t just Italy that uses this method, it is also used in countries like Germany and America. What is the Charmat Method? It is…

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Game of Thrones – House Sparkling Wines

By Oliver Walkey / 7th July 2020

When You Play The Game of Thrones You Win or You Die – Cersei Lannister Although the TV show has come to an end, the love for the show has nowhere near been lost, in this article, I have found what I believe is a brilliant Sparkling Wine match for 6 of the Game of…

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Alice in Wonderland Day – A Sparkling Tea Party

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd July 2020

“We’re all mad here.” That’s right Cheshire Cat, we are all mad here, that’s why we’ll be enjoying our bottle of bubbly in a teacup, this Mad Hatter has a treat of an article for you to celebrate Alice’s Day, a day dedicated to imagination, madness and suit wearing bunny rabbits. If you so choose…

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Elderflower Sparkling Wine Cocktails

By Oliver Walkey / 1st July 2020

As you are here, I’m guessing you enjoy drinking Elderflower flavoured Cocktails, if that is the case then you are in for a treat, because these Cocktails I am making are going to involve Elderflower Sparkling Wine. Elderflower Sparkling Wine To help us create our Elderflower Cocktails, we have two of Renegade & Longton’s Elderflower…

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Wimbledon Champagne Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 30th June 2020

After the disappointing news that Wimbledon has been cancelled this year, Aldi has your back to help keep the magic of Tennis alive from the comfort of your own sofa, with the Wimbledon re-runs on TV of the greatest championships, Aldi still wanted you to have a delicious drink in hand while you watch. Did…

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What is Lambrusco?

By Oliver Walkey / 29th June 2020

What is Lambrusco? Lambrusco is an Italian grape, used to make red wine and also the name of the wine that grape makes. The Lambrusco grape – In the Roman times, the Lambrusco grape was said to have yielded a lot and been highly valued in making wine. There are over 60 identified varieties of…

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Enjoy Your Summer Days With a Glass of Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 26th June 2020

Summer is here and the sun is shining more often than not, so it’s the time to head to the beach or park, sunbathe and enjoy an ice cream, the only thing missing is a bottle of bubbly, chilling by your side, I’ve comprised a list of Champagnes, Proseccos, Cavas and Sparkling Wines from all…

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A Sparkling Wine For Every Month of the Year

By Oliver Walkey / 25th June 2020

Do you know why each month got its name? Some are named after Gods, others after Emperors, find out how each month got its name, what we celebrate in each month and most importantly, what Sparkling Wine best goes with each month. January How Many Days? 31 Why Is It Called January? This Month was…

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What Is Spumante?

By Oliver Walkey / 24th June 2020

When you think about Sparkling Wine from countries like Italy, Spain and France, you think of Prosecco, Cava and Champagne, but there are more Sparkling Wines to explore in these countries, rather than just from these regions, for this article I am going to focus on Spumante from Italy. What is Spumante? Spumante is a…

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