Oliver Walkey

Founder & Winemaker Of Hundred Hills – Interview With Stephen Duckett

By Oliver Walkey / 7th June 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 on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…

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Berlucchi Guido

By Oliver Walkey / 6th June 2024

Following my recent visit to Franciacorta, I discovered one of the biggest and most influential wineries in the region, Berlucchi Guido. Berlucchi Guido produces 3.5 million bottles on 500 hectares a year, they own 140 hectares and the rest are rented, with 60% of the rented vineyards growing organic grapes. 15-20% of the grape juice…

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Interview With Susanna Busi Jacobsohn – Founder Of Busi Jacobsohn

By Oliver Walkey / 6th June 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 on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Juliet Doughty

By Oliver Walkey / 5th 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 woman from, England, who has helped many people to discover the…

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Interview With Glass of Bubbly Writer – Marco Barbieri

By Oliver Walkey / 5th June 2024

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by some very passionate people, who love to write and share their knowledge and experience of wine just as much as they love to taste it, in this feature we speak with an incredible Glass of Bubbly Writer living in Hungary, Marco Barbieri, you can discover his fantastic…

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Interview With Simon Fraser – Mountfield Winery

By Oliver Walkey / 4th June 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 on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…

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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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