Oliver Walkey

Interview With A Winemaker – Den’e van Wyk

By Oliver Walkey / 21st July 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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Smoked Salmon Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 20th July 2023

Freshly Smoked Salmon and a Glass of Bubbly Cocktail. Sparkling Wine & Salmon is an ideal pairing, both complementing each other to create an enhanced experience, so why not try including smoked salmon into a Sparkling Wine Cocktail? Utilising the smokiness and a little touch of ginger and black pepper. The Sparkling Wine – Radgonske…

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Interview With Megan d’Ardenne – Exploring London’s Food Scene

By Oliver Walkey / 19th July 2023

Glass of Bubbly would like to take a moment and introduce Megan d’Ardenne, a food lover sharing her incredible experiences on Instagram, and a new writer for Glass of Bubbly, who’ll be writing about her adventures with food and sparkling wine in some of London’s finest locations. Let’s find out a little about her life…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Brianne Cohen

By Oliver Walkey / 19th July 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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Cracking Open Your Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 18th July 2023

Canned Wines are undoubtedly on the rise in production, one of the main selling points for them has to do with their sustainability, stated on this box ‘By choosing these six exclusive and artistic cans, instead of two traditional glass bottles, you are saving 72% of CO2 emissions on the packaging.’ Since launching in 2022,…

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The Bullion Coconut

By Oliver Walkey / 18th July 2023

The exotic coconut, full of life and character, quenching your thirst and subduing your hunger, it has been a wonderful addition to the cocktail universe, and here’s a new addition to the list, The Bullion Coconut, crafted with fresh coconut milk, coconut rum and traditional method sparkling wine from New Zealand. The Sparkling Wine –…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Sparkling Rose Fraise

By Oliver Walkey / 17th July 2023

This article is made in collaboration with Susantha Gunawardana, an amazing Bartender in Sri Lanka. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Susantha Gunawardana’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Chavel Blanc in Sri Lanka. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Susantha Gunawardana, I live and work in Sri…

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Interview With Head Winemaker At Chapel Down – Josh Donaghay Spire

By Oliver Walkey / 14th July 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 Call Of The Siren Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 13th July 2023

Fear not death, for the hour of your doom is set, and no one can escape it. Sailing the open ocean offers endless adventures to the sailor, that’s if they survive the harsh waves from stormy nights and the mental struggles of being isolated for so long. Better to die with honor than live with…

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