Oliver Walkey

Interview With A Sommelier – Matteo Di Giovanni

By Oliver Walkey / 10th April 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, Italy, who has helped many people to discover the…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Francois Bertrand

By Oliver Walkey / 9th April 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 Gianluca Mirizzi – Mirizzi di Montecappone

By Oliver Walkey / 9th April 2024

Speaking with some of the most important and influential minds in the wine industry will take you all over the world, in this interview we’re taken to Italy, where I speak with Gianluca Mirizzi, who founded The Mirizzi Company in 2015, the idea came to him after a twenty-year apprenticeship at the helm of Montecappone.…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Francesca Turra

By Oliver Walkey / 8th April 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 The Winemaker At Lightning Rock Winery – Sébastien Hotte

By Oliver Walkey / 8th April 2024

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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Interview With The Winemaker, Director & CEO of Black Chalk Wine – Jacob Leadley

By Oliver Walkey / 5th April 2024

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, it’s quality is improving with each year…

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Flowers and Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 5th April 2024

Flowers and Sparkling Wine are two gifts that would be welcomed by most throughout the year, but how many of you have noticed the floral characters that a Sparkling Wine can deliver, with an aroma like you’ve just walked into a florist and flavours like you’ve just tasted the Irises or Sunflowers from Vincent van…

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Interview With The Bar Manager At The Bloomsbury Club – Russell Hayward

By Oliver Walkey / 4th April 2024

We’ve always had a passion for Fizz Cocktails here at Glass of Bubbly, experimenting and putting new recipes to the test, so when we learned of the new exciting 12 Strong Cocktail Menu at The Bloomsbury Club, we just had to speak to their Bar Manager, Russell Hayward, let’s find out about his life, career…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Alexandru Dan

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd April 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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