Oliver Walkey

Carr Taylor Demi-Sec

By Oliver Walkey / 2nd April 2025

David and Linda Carr Taylor planted their vineyard in 1971 on 21 acres of land that David had purchased in 1969, which surrounded his family home in the East Sussex countryside. They planted varieties such as reichensteiner, gutenborner, muller thurgau, dornfelder, and the classic Champagne varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. During…

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Partners & Sponsors: Glass of Bubbly Awards

By Oliver Walkey / 1st April 2025

Glass of Bubbly is proud to be partnering with a whole host of industry experts and companies within the wine industry to bring forth the 9th annual Glass of Bubbly Awards (2025). Trophy Sponsor: Carynx donated the World’s Finest Trophy from their collection, and it’s traveled across England and Europe, taking in beautiful landscapes covered…

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Cantina Rotaliana – R Riserva Brut 2016 Trentodoc

By Oliver Walkey / 1st April 2025

Located in Northern Italy, at the foot of the breath-taking Dolomites, near the renowned Garda Lake and the city of Trento, Cantina Rotaliana has over 80 years of experience in creating great tasting Wines and Sparkling Wines. Cantina Rotaliana gained its name after a merger back in 1968. When the winery was first created in 1931, it was called Cantina…

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Bianchin Asolo DOCG Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry Millesimato 2023

By Oliver Walkey / 1st April 2025

The Vineyards of Bianchin are located in the heart of Montello, where nature and memories unite, shining light on a glorious past for the Bianchin family. Responsible for the production of their Asolo Prosecco DOCG, the family takes great care in nurturing the vines, with the hope that the terroir of the land is captured within the…

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Bewl Water Vineyard Reserve Cuvée 2018

By Oliver Walkey / 31st March 2025

Bewl Water Vineyard in Sussex holds the largest body of fresh water in South East England and its gentle southerly slopes of Wadhurst clay create a unique growing environment and a frost-free microclimate, perfect for producing English Sparkling Wines. Their fertile clay soil has a slightly higher than average iron content, with nearby Wadhurst having…

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Digby Fine English – Interview With Gabby Mears

By Oliver Walkey / 30th March 2025

English Sparkling Wine is becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world, with an English Winery recently winning the World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly for 2024. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly. Its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators…

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Burn Valley Sparkling Rose

By Oliver Walkey / 28th March 2025

Situated four miles from the North Norfolk coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is the south-facing Burn Valley Vineyard. Located on their family farm in North Creake, two sisters work alongside their brother who farms the land surrounding the vineyard making it a real family project. Winner of a Silver Medal in the Light…

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Carr Taylor Brut

By Oliver Walkey / 28th March 2025

David and Linda Carr Taylor planted their vineyard in 1971, on 21 acres of land that David had purchased in 1969, which surrounded his family home in the East Sussex countryside. They planted varieties such as Reichensteiner, Gutenborner, Muller Thurgau, Dornfelder and the classic Champagne varieties, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. During the generous…

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Vasse Felix ‘Filius’ Chardonnay

By Oliver Walkey / 28th March 2025

Virginia Willcock’s interest in winemaking began in Perth, where as a teenager she assisted her father on a small vineyard. Her experience led her to the Margaret River, and today she is one of Australia’s most-awarded winemakers. – Majestic Food Pairing Suggestion: Its rounded texture and touch of acidity make it a fantastic match for…

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