Oliver Walkey
Schlumberger was once known as an Austrian Champagne?
The Schlumberger story all started with the birth of Robert Alwin Schlumberger in France 1814, Robert had to find work before he had finished his studies, this was unfortunately due to his father’s death. He managed to find work at Champagne Ruinart, and he worked his way up to cellar master and production manager, but a…
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B. Brut – Sparkling Wines From Luxembourg
Made in Luxemburg and distributed in Belgium B. Brut – The Winery For 3 years running B. Brut has been awarded medals at The Glass of Bubbly Awards, with their wines winning, Silver Medals, Gold Medals and even a Trophy. B. Brut has two Sparkling Wines, the B. Brut – Brut Tradition and the B.…
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Fitz – Sparkling Wine Made In England
Rulers Breed Rebels The Sparkling Wine Made in England That Crowned Its Own Creation. Fitz has a fascinating origin story to tell, which kept me wanting to know more the longer I kept reading. With the ever growing English Sparkling Wine Industry, Fitz wanted to enter the industry but by trying something different, when Fitz first started…
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5 Sparkling Wines For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is nearing, so it’s time to start planning the perfect day and how better to celebrate your mother than with a bottle of fine Champagne or Sparkling Wine. I’ve chosen 5 different Sparkling Wines, including Champagne, Prosecco and Sparkling Wine made in England. I’ll share my tasting notes on each Sparkling Wine and…
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How To Make A Fizzy French Martini
Whenever we think of a Martini, we think of James Bond, but what you may not know is that the French have their own version of the Martini, made a little differently, we decided to make one, but we also decided to add in some Sparkling Wine to fizz it up. The French Martini The…
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Sparkling Rosemary & Thyme Fizz Cocktail
Creating a healthy Cocktail doesn’t mean just using two ingredients, but it can mean using whatever you can grow in your garden, (or just buy at the supermarket.) I’m going to be creating, (as you already know from the title), a Rosemary & Thyme fizz cocktail This Cocktail will require you to infuse (soak) some…
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Mystical Unicorn Fizz Cocktail
Sometimes you just want to escape to a land full of candy floss and marshmallows… no? just me? Well, whether you do or don’t, this Cocktail will definitely give that sensation either way. Mystical Unicorn Gin Liqueur This Gin Liqueur from The Infusionist is available from Aldi for only £9.99, I’ve never tasted anything like…
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How To Make A Zesty & Zingy Cocktail
For those looking for a little bit of zestiness or zinginess in their Cocktail, you have come to the right place. In a Cocktail focused around a certain flavour, it’s important to get all the right ingredients, including the right Sparkling Wine, the Sparkling Wine I’ve chosen for this Cocktail is a Silver Medal winner…
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How To Make A Fresh Mint Fizz Cocktail
For those of you looking for a fresh mint Sparkling Cocktail, look no further, using only 4 ingredients, this Cocktail is easy to make and enjoyable to drink. The longest thing you need to do to make this Cocktail will be to infuse (soak) some mint leaves in some gin overnight to get more delicious…
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