Oliver Walkey

Sparkling Sake – Japanese Rice Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 21st August 2023

When we look at one of Japan’s famous and traditional drinks, Sake, which is a Wine made from Rice, it started production back during the 3rd century BC, with the first written record of the word Sake coming from the 3rd century AD. Although we can only confirm that the manufacture of the drink started…

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A Life Of Wine – Interview With Chris Kirkham

By Oliver Walkey / 18th August 2023

In this Glass of Bubbly Interview, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world of Wines and Sparkling Wines, as a Sommelier, Educator and partner in a French Winery, his name is Chris Kirkham. Let’s find out a bit about his life in the wine industry. Tell Us…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Melanie Eitel

By Oliver Walkey / 18th August 2023

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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Speaking About English Wine Tourism with Derek Walklate

By Oliver Walkey / 17th August 2023

It’s no doubt that English Wine Tourism is on the rise and that English Wineries and Producers know it’s an important aspect of the growth and image of the English Wine Industry. The Wine Industry as an entire entity has two aspects in common, Tastings and Tours, these are the lifeblood of the Wine Tourism…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Adriana Martínez

By Oliver Walkey / 16th August 2023

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 – Aurelie Eloy

By Oliver Walkey / 14th August 2023

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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Ferrari Trento Tasting With Marcello Lunelli

By Oliver Walkey / 11th August 2023

We met up with Marcello Lunelli, who took us for a tour around the Ferrari Trento winery, exploring where the magic happens, the vast empire of stainless steel vats and walls lined with bottles of Ferrari Trento, aging away until it’s their time to represent the brand in the wine glasses of millions. After the…

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Interview With A Winemaker – Peter Macauley

By Oliver Walkey / 11th August 2023

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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The Perfect Sparkling Wines For An Open House

By Oliver Walkey / 9th August 2023

When visiting an open house, the retailer or estate agent’s aim is to portray the property in the perfect light, to convince the buyer that the house in which they are standing, is to become their new dream home. Sometimes, just like a show home, the property is well furnished, looks pristine and entices you…

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