Oliver Walkey

Interview With A Sommelier – Michele Mattia Virzi

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd January 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 who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Fedon Dernikos

By Oliver Walkey / 17th January 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 who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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What Effects Does Coffee Have On Sparkling Wine?

By Oliver Walkey / 17th January 2024

The effects that coffee has on sparkling wine is an important lesson to learn within the wine industry, like not wearing perfume to a wine tasting, the reason is because it affects your ability to effectively discover the aromas inside a glass of bubbly, this includes the likes of black coffee, as it’s strong aroma…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Fernanda Vargas

By Oliver Walkey / 16th January 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 who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Andrea Alvich

By Oliver Walkey / 15th January 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 who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Interview With Graduate Trainee at Vinescapes – Sarah Stott

By Oliver Walkey / 12th January 2024

Exploring the wine world can take you to every aspect of life, from the manual labour of handpicking the grapes all the way up to the technology field of innovation, creating new ways to help wineries flourish. In this feature, I speak with a woman from, England, who is currently developing her skills in Viticulture and…

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Under The Palm Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 12th January 2024

When searching for buried treasure, you look high and low, to discover this splendid wonder, you’ll need to look no further than under a palm tree, taking aspects of the sea, the tropical and the traditional, Glass of Bubbly and Green Island bring you the Under The Palm Cocktail. Vina Colja – Carmi Penina Located…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Dusica Jovanovic

By Oliver Walkey / 11th January 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 who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Interview With A Bar Manager – João Chitas

By Oliver Walkey / 10th January 2024

In this feature, we interview João Chitas, the Bar Manager at the new cocktail destination Octagon Bar at Sopwell House in St Albans – inspired by the drinking dens of the capital and serving an inventive menu of masterfully blended cocktails taking inspiration from Sopwell House’s rich history. It’s Great To Meet You João Chitas,…

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