Oliver Walkey

Ukrainian Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 18th September 2024

Ukrainians have been planting Vines since the 4th century BC on the south coast of the peninsula Crimea, it wasn’t until the 11th century when monks pushed the industry forward and then in 1792 on the southern coast of the Black Sea, British Earl Koble planted the first Vine and sealed Ukraine into the Wine…

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Three Choirs Vineyards – Interview With Martin Fowke

By Oliver Walkey / 17th September 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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Romanian Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 16th September 2024

Imagine having 6,000 years of Winemaking behind you, well, Romania doesn’t have to, they are one of the oldest Winemaking and Viticulture countries in the world. Having had a chance to visit the country, some of wine regions and wineries, along with tasting over 100 different labels of stills and sparkling, it doesn’t disappoint with…

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Netherlands Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 13th September 2024

As far back as 968 BC, viniculture was mentioned in what is now within the borders of the Netherlands, in the city of Maastricht. Its modern Wine production took off during the 1970s. Over 180 commercial vineyards are in operation in the Netherlands. Focused in the two main regions of Gelderland and Limburg, with some vineyards…

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Perlage Winery – Interview With Anna Nardi

By Oliver Walkey / 12th September 2024

The love of sparkling wine 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 faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Anna Nardi, a Brand Ambassador at Perlage…

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Greek Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 11th September 2024

A country with thousands of years of winemaking experience behind it, Greece was one of the first countries to start producing wine, with evidence pointing back over 6,500 years ago. It’s believed that wine was produced both on a household and communal basis back then. A Greek word, which they would use was ‘pigeage’ and that would…

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Raumland – Interview With Marie-Luise Raumland

By Oliver Walkey / 10th September 2024

The love of sparkling wine 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 faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Marie-Luise Raumland, one of the owners and…

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Canned Wine Co. – Interview With Ben Franks

By Oliver Walkey / 9th September 2024

The love of sparkling wine 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 faces around the world. In this exclusive feature on Glass of Bubbly, we speak with Ben Franks, one of the owners and…

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Slovenian Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 9th September 2024

Slovenia’s Wine Story dates back somewhere between the 5th and 4th century BC, predating any influence from the Romans and can be traced all the way to the Celtic and Illyrian tribes who cultivated vines for wine production. Slovenia also houses the World’s Oldest Vine, planted over 450 years ago, at the end of the…

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