Oliver Walkey

Interview With A Sommelier – Gayan Manawadu

By Oliver Walkey / 4th June 2024

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man from, Maldives, who has helped many people to discover the…

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Champagne Poirot – Interview With Alain Poirot

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd June 2024

The following interview was completed in French, the interview below is being shared in both the original French and translated in English.   The love of Champagne is infinite, a language that everyone can understand, a sparkle that can shine in anyone’s glass, it can connect people, brings them together and places a smile on…

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1701 Franciacorta

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd June 2024

When we visited 1701, they had just completed their 4 day bottling process, and although they were exhausted by their endeavour, they were still full of energy and passion when it came to showcasing their vineyards and range of Franciacorta to us. Using bees as markers for their vineyard, they explained how it’s an excellent…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Juan Jose Gomez

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd June 2024

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man from, Colombia, who has helped many people to discover the…

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Knightor Winery – Interview With Liam Matthews & David Brocklehurst

By Oliver Walkey / 31st May 2024

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling Wines around the world. 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 and those willing to follow their…

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Interview With Hester Fenwick – Brabourne Vineyard

By Oliver Walkey / 30th May 2024

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year after year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…

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Discovering Champagne Dom Caudron

By Oliver Walkey / 29th May 2024

The History of Dom Caudron “In 1929, the village Abbot, Dom Caudron, donated 1 000 francs to some of the village’s vinegrowers to enable them to acquire their first press and some winemaking tools. This is how Champagne Dom Caudron was born. Meunier is our favourite grape variety, representing 80% of our vineyard. The terroir…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Jefferson Goldring

By Oliver Walkey / 29th May 2024

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man from, England, who has helped many people to discover the…

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Interview With The Owner Of Château Civrac – Alex Gibson

By Oliver Walkey / 28th May 2024

In this exclusive feature we speak with Alex Gibson, the incredible owner and winemaker of Château Civrac, in Bordeaux, France, let’s find out a little about his life in the wine industry. It’s Great To Speak With You, Alex, Can You Tell Us A Bit About Yourself & How You Became Involved In The Wine…

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