Oliver Walkey

Pink Iceberg Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 2nd June 2022

Is it just me, or does Vodka from the country of Iceland sound exciting to drink, in this Fizz Cocktail article, I use Iceland Vodka and Slovenian Sparkling Wine to create a unique Pink Iceberg Cocktail. The Sparkling Wine Vina Pulec – Penina Pulec – Tasting Notes Aroma 👃 “A fresh air expression of green…

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Sparkling Wine and Lemon Posset Pairing

By Oliver Walkey / 1st June 2022

Another delicious dessert for those who have a sweet tooth for lemon, rich sweet citrus with creamy and biscuity flavours, this Lemon Posset will be perfect paired with an Award-Winning Sparkling Wine. The Lemon Posset is made simply with Lemon, Cream and Sugar, best enjoyed prepared and enjoyed in a glass, preferably in one that…

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Tasting Vintage Sparkling Wines From Around The World – 2017

By Oliver Walkey / 30th May 2022

With every great harvest, a vintage is sure to follow, welcome back to the fourth article of this exclusive series to Glass of Bubbly, which will take you around the world tasting the vintages of different years. We’ve already done 3 vintage years with 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintage Sparkling Wines, let’s now explore the…

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History Of Wine – When Did The World Start Making Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 27th May 2022

Each country has its own history in growing vines and making wine, in this article I’ll break down the time period when certain countries started their Winemaking lives. This list contains 45 of the most well-known Winemaking countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and both North and South America. Answering questions like When Did New…

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What Sparkling Wine To Pair With Scones?

By Oliver Walkey / 25th May 2022

When deciding which of the many British treats to delight in, it can be difficult to narrow it down, with the likes of the delicious Victoria Sponge, Bakewell Tart, Scones, Scotch Eggs and Pork Pies along with the ever-growing selection of amazing English Sparkling Wines. In this article, as you may have guessed, we’re going…

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Rum Sunrise Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 24th May 2022

Get ready for a twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise, we’re swapping out the Tequila for Rum and adding in some Prosecco, it’s about to get fizzy up in here. The Prosecco Montelvini has been around for 135 years, owned by the Serena family, the current owner, Armando Serena has been President of Montelvini since 1968,…

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Shaded Whisky Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 24th May 2022

A dimly-lit room putting you in a relaxed state, the warm tobacco-filled air and smooth leather chair are just some of what you could be experiencing while indulging in this Shaded Whisky Cocktail. The word Whisky can be spelled in two different ways, Whisky without an E and Whiskey with an E. This spelling tells…

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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd May 2022

Chicken Satay comes from Southeast Asia, enjoyed fondly in Indonesia and Malaysia, the dish consists of marinated bite-sized pieces of chicken on a skewer, covered in and served next to a peanut flavoured sauce. You can also enjoy different meats like Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce. Asian cuisine is certainly one to look into, some…

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Champagne, Cheese and Chutney – The Perfect Cheese Pairing

By Oliver Walkey / 20th May 2022

Can you image a finer pairing to enjoy on a hot summer’s day than Champagne, Cheese and Chutney, the bubbles rising to the top of the glass, the creamy cheese sticking to your knife and the sweet an array of flavorsome chutney finishing off the experience. Talk about a mesmerizing display, the worlds of Champagne,…

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