Oliver Walkey

Sea Breeze Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 16th July 2020

Sun, Sea and Sand, a perfect combination, but for some reason I’ve always felt that it’s been missing something, a fizzy drink maybe? Sun, Sea, Sand and Sparkling Wine, the new perfect combination. The Sea Breeze category is very popular and well liked among the Glass of Bubbly Judges, with it even being a favourite…

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Should You Spit or Should You Swallow?

By Oliver Walkey / 15th July 2020

When it comes to the fine art of tasting a Glass of Bubbly, how do you do it? The answer – however you like! There is no right or wrong way, that’s the beauty of it, if that answer is all you are looking for, then thank you for reading, but if you would like…

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Champagne barrel

What Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?

By Oliver Walkey / 13th July 2020

Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Récoltant-Manipulant can also be identified as RM on a label. Not…

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Pairing Prosecco DOC & Grana Padano Cheese

By Oliver Walkey / 13th July 2020

Prosecco & Cheese is a match made in heaven, like putting butter on toast, cheese in a burger, or tea with biscuits. After the successful Zoom Webinar on Prosecco DOC with Glass of Bubbly, The Wine Tipster and Prosecco DOC, I decided to pair some Prosecco DOC’s with Grana Padano Cheese. Grana Padano Cheese Grana…

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Sparkling Wine grape production

How Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made

By Oliver Walkey / 10th July 2020

Traditional Method, sometimes referred to as the Méthode Champenoise, is famously used to create Champagne in the Champagne region of France, but it isn’t exclusively used there. You don’t have to be in Champagne to use the Traditional Method, as Sparkling Wines in France, outside the Champagne region use this method, even Spain uses this…

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A Glass of Bubbly Picnic

By Oliver Walkey / 9th July 2020

The weather is right, the weekend is never too far away and the fizz is chilled, it’s time to enjoy a Glass of Bubbly with your next picnic. Whether you are going out with your family or your loved one, sharing a special few hours together is something you should never turn down, and here…

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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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