Oliver Walkey
Cantina Paltrinieri – Solco
“When I finished my studies, my father asked me what I wanted to do in life. My answer was that I wanted to keep alive the tradition of the work that grandfather Achille had started in 1926 and that he and my mother had been managing for 40 years. In 1998, with my wife Barbara,…
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Franciacorta
Franciacorta, is it a wine region you should be on the look out for? Will it be the next rival to Champagne, what does it taste like? Is it worth your time? Located in the small wine-producing area in Lombardy, in Northern Italy. Franciacorta is what it’s famous for, which has been crafted very much…
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High Clandon Gloriana Cuvée 2018
Sibylla and Bruce Tindale founded High Clandon in 2004. Sibylla is a true enthusiast of great Champagnes and believes that the best of English sparkling wines can surpass those of France. They work with award winning winemaker and director of the Hattingley Valley Wine Estate, Emma Rice to produce their Quintessence English bubbly. What Is…
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Goodworth Rosé 2021
Planted in 2016, the small family vineyard of Goodworth is nestled between the river Anton and the Church in the ancient Hampshire village of Goodworth Clatford in the Test Valley – famed for its crystal clear and trout-filled chalk streams. “Red berries, strawberries and raspberries, hints of red cherries, pink floral. Light & very easy…
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Wildwood Vineyard Blanc de Noirs
Wildwood Vineyard was founded and is owned by three families – Paul and Andrea Olding, Paul’s Mum, Enid Olding and Andrea’s parents, Carol and Vic Greenway. Paul took up the job of vineyard manager and was trained at Plumpton Wine Division, but that’s not all he does. Paul is also a TV writer/director during the…
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Definition by Majestic – Bacchus 2023
When it comes to white grapes in England, Bacchus sets the standard with its fresh and crisp profile. This example is made by Henners Vineyard, established in 2007 in the East Sussex village of Herstmonceux by ex-F1 race engineer Lawrence Warr. A recent expansion has brought in a new cellar door and state-of-the-art winery, but…
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The After Work Cocktail
How To Make The After Work Cocktail Start with 20mls of Rum Add a couple of drops of Vanilla Syrup 20mls of Coffee Liqueur Then finish with 100mls of Prosecco “A joyful and youthful taste of vanilla, rum and coffee ice cream, the texture is perfectly replicated on the palate, to much so, its so…
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Weingut Karl Schaefer – Blanc de Blanc
Karl Schaefer has rich diversity in terms of soil types, they regard themselves as intermediaries between nature and their customers. You should be able to taste the terroir of their wines, allowing things to take their natural course. “Creamy and buttery, aged oak, apricot, citrus, a rich zestiness, along with minerals, dried lemons, yellow stone…
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Prosecco Bottle Bar – Interview With Founder Lee Emery
In this feature, we speak with Lee Emery, the founder and director of the Prosecco Bottle Bar, who is currently helping many wonderful people enjoy the world of Prosecco. Let’s find out a little about his life in the world of wine. It’s Great To Speak With You, Lee. Can You Tell Us A Little…
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