Oliver Walkey

Heppington Vineyard Sparkling Rosé

By Oliver Walkey / 24th June 2025

A Pioneering Wine Legacy In 1806, Gregory Blaxland, a farmer from Canterbury, Kent, emigrated to Australia with his brother John. The journey took 220 days. En route, they collected vines from the Cape of Good Hope. In 1813, Gregory, with two other explorers, found a passage across the Blue Mountains, making Australian history. From the…

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Sekthaus Raumland 2018 Cuvée Katharina

By Oliver Walkey / 24th June 2025

“We put our passion for sparkling wine into everything we do. Passion for sparkling wine is what drives us – and what we want to ignite in others.” – Raumland Family ‘In 1984, the desire to achieve something big arose. Since then, we have been breaking new ground and producing high-quality sparkling wine using traditional…

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Weingut Karl Schaefer 2018 Michelsberg Chardonnay

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd June 2025

Karl Schaefer has rich diversity in terms of soil types; they regard themselves as intermediaries between nature and their customers. You should be able to taste the terroir of their wines, allowing things to take their natural course… “Wild yellow floral, buttery yellow stone fruits, almost creamy, calming sensation on the aroma. The palate displays…

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Bolle – Rosé

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd June 2025

Roberto Vanin embarked on a mission to create the world’s finest range of alcohol-free wines. Has he achieved his goal? You decide for yourself, discover his range of alcohol free wines. “Delicate floral notes, pink in nature, smooth, calming and notes of soft red berries, apples, strawberries, rhubarb and blackcurrants.” – Glass of Bubbly Non-Alcoholic…

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Pere Ventura Gran Vintage 2015

By Oliver Walkey / 20th June 2025

“I have created Pere Ventura FWE based on a declaration of principles. Those of us who are part of it, fulfil and respect these principles.” — Pere Ventura – Owner of Pere Ventura Pere Ventura is more than just a wine label, it’s more than just an idea, it’s an addition to life, being crafted…

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Weyborne Estate Family Reserve

By Oliver Walkey / 20th June 2025

“Summer berries, good taste, nice acidity, crisp flavours of apples, citrus, ready salted crisps, and a wide array of red berries that keep you wanting another glass.” – Glass of Bubbly Food Pairing Suggestions: “Given the wine’s generous structure, food pairing options are vast, including roasted poultry, fresh fish, and rich creamy pasta dishes. With…

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No.1 Family Estate – No1 Rosé

By Oliver Walkey / 19th June 2025

No.1 Family Estate was born in 1977 by Adele & Daniel. They chose the name No.1 Family Estate in recognition of the many ‘firsts’ in New Zealand wine they had achieved over the years while working on their first venture, Cellier Le Brun. They released their very first Cuvée No.1 on Bastille Day in 1999…

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Bortolomiol – Filanda Rosé Vino Spumante Brut Millesimato 2023

By Oliver Walkey / 19th June 2025

“Giuliano left us a great gift, the desire to look forwards always and imagine the future, among the traditions of our hills and with the constant desire to get better” – Bortolomiol Family This is the legacy left by Giuliano to his wife Ottavia and their daughters Maria Elena, Elvira, Luisa and Giuliana, who have…

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Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane Millesimato 2016

By Oliver Walkey / 18th June 2025

Villa Sandi is one of the most famous and loved Prosecco Houses in Italy. It has had a foothold in the region since 1622, thanks to the Moretti Polegato family, but offers so much more than just Prosecco. Villa Sandi has the gift to be able to produce Prosecco and Traditional Method Sparkling Wines in…

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