Oliver Walkey

Shiver Me Timbers!!! A Sparkling Pirate Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 20th November 2019

Yo Ho A Pirates Cocktail For Me Before we start making this pirate cocktail let’s see what a pirate is. First of all, piracy is an act of criminal violence or robbery by ship upon another ship or a coastal area, normally with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable items, those who engage…

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Cooking With Champagne & Red Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 15th November 2019

Cooking with Sparkling Wine is always a joy to do, in this article I’ll be cooking a Coq Au Wine Blanc with a Champagne and a Boeuf Bourguignon with a Sparkling Red Wine from Slovenia. Both these dishes are both traditional French meals, so it’s only natural to have a glass of bubbly with them.…

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Sparkling Red Hot Chocolate

By Oliver Walkey / 12th November 2019

Adding sparkling red wine to hot chocolate isn’t usually something you’d think of doing, as sparkling red wine is best served cold, but the result is superb. The sparkling red I used was Alberto Quacquarini – Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG Secco a Gold Medal Winner in the Fireworks Category. Only grapes grown and cultivated by…

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Pairing Moro Formaggi’s New Cocktail Cheeses With Fine Fizz

By Oliver Walkey / 7th November 2019

These cheeses have been inspired by some of the worlds most famous cocktails, including the Manhattan, Cosmopolitan and Martini, we decided to pair them with some fine fizz, a Champagne, Prosseco and an English Sparkling Wine. A Little About The Cheese Company The story of Moro Formaggi starts in 1930 in Oderzo Italy when Luigi…

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How to Make A Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 31st October 2019

Happy Halloween  As it’s Halloween, it’s very fitting to whip yourself up a nice Halloween themed cocktail whether it’s with your partner or with some friends, this cocktail will be sure to put a smile on their faces. Halloween or Hallowe’en, also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, is celebrated in…

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Indian Fizz and Gin Cocktail

An Indian Fizz and Gin Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 15th July 2019

It may surprise many to know that India makes some very fine wines and also offers a wide selection of sparkling wines even with a somewhat challenging wine growing climate. The majority of vineyards are located in the south-western part of the country in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Another positive for the wine…

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Take Your Breath Away With Breathless Wines

By Oliver Walkey / 14th June 2019

“Sparkling Wines That Pair Well With Life’s Special Moments” Breathless Wines is located North of San Francisco in the State of California, America, it was built by three sisters, Sharon, Rebecca, and Cynthia. Along with Breathless Winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster, the sisters are dedicated to making Sparkling Wine in the traditional method from Pinot Noir and…

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Danish Gin & Champagne Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 15th February 2019

GIN København is Danish for Copenhagen. København Klassisk Gin carries one of the highest levels of juniper berries in the world delivering flavour the original way. The creatively crafted small batch gin is a modern variation over a classic theme. The bottle is inspired by traditional pharmacy bottles, a premium and distinct look that captures…

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Sparkling Rosé For Valentine’s Day

By Oliver Walkey / 8th February 2019

Sparkling Rosé is ideal for Valentine’s Day, it will make you dream of the spring months further afield. It is a well-kept secret among those in the know that the Loire Valley produces some spectacular sparkling wines without the hefty price tag of some of the better-known sparkling wine options. Sparkling rosé wines from the…

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