Oliver Walkey

Discover Austrian Sparkling Wine from Loimer

By Oliver Walkey / 19th October 2018

Weingut Loimer in Austria farms everything entirely by biodynamic principals. Since 2006 they have operated all their vineyards strictly organically. Carved out of the loess by hand and lined with stones, Loimer has a cellar that is over 150-year-old. Fred Loimer wines are among the very best examples of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in Kamptal. In…

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The Strength of England & Scotland in a Glass

By Oliver Walkey / 9th October 2018

English sparkling wine and Scottish whisky have you ever tried it? We’ve combined Edradour Distiller Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Woodchurch’s 2013 vintage classic Cuvée Brut in one glass and Exton Park’s Blanc de Noirs in another, both with a teaspoon of honey and a sprinkle of Beech’s Fine Dark Lime & Chilli Chocolate. Before we start drinking, lets learn what’s going…

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2010 Extra Brut En Tirage California Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 5th October 2018

Right from the world famous Napa Valley in California USA comes this 2010 En Tirage Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc Carneros Sparkling Wine. Napa Valley is America’s most famous wine region, with varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Don Baumhefner started the wine program…

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Most Wanted: Bubbly Fit for a Can?

By Oliver Walkey / 5th February 2018

If you got given sparkling wine in a can how would you feel? Is this elegant drink worth being put into a tin can? There are two types available to buy, Pink Pinot Grigio and Pinot Grigio, the cans fit comfortably in your hand and are very handy if you are out on the go.…

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