Oliver Walkey

Interview With A Sommelier – Alexander Preston

By Oliver Walkey / 5th 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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Head Of Wine Operations At Digby Fine English – Conor Milne

By Oliver Walkey / 4th July 2023

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker and the delicate touch of a Vineyard Manager, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, newcomers venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Industry Interviews will help you uncover the vast world…

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Unlocked Passion Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd July 2023

Unlocking your passion for life, for love and for cocktails, is not always an easy task to complete, especially with the heavy weight of a 9 to 5 and the crippling effects of the world as it currently is, so let the passion fruit fly, utilise its unique characters and craft the Unlocked Passion Cocktail.…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Rakomelo Fizz

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd July 2023

This article is made in collaboration with Nyi win (Ricky) Lwin, an amazing Bartender in the United Arab Emirates. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Ricky Lwin’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Bushra by Buddha Bar, in the United Arab Emirates. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is…

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Understanding Oenology – Interview With Adriana Maio

By Oliver Walkey / 30th June 2023

The World of Wine is marvellously kept in its purest form thanks to the hard work and studies of Oenologists around the world, in this article we speak with a woman who has helped encourage the growth of healthy grapes for the production of wine, her name is Adriana Maio. Now let’s find out a…

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Spiced Strawberry Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 30th June 2023

Combining the vibrant and juicy summer characters of a strawberry and the sweet spices that keep you warm during the winter months. Crafted with Radgonske Gorice, a Slovenian Sparkling Wine and In The Welsh Winds, a Welsh Gin, along with an array of sweet spices and one juicy strawberry. Sparkling Wine – Radgonske Gorice The…

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Croatian Cuisine with Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 29th June 2023

With a phenomenal Mediterranean coastline, Croatia has a long history of utilizing seafood in Cuisine, and we’re going to be enjoying something they would have and still do enjoy in plentiful amounts, the Mussel, pairing it with one of Croatia’s own Sparkling Wine producers, who have created the Josipović Time label. The Mussel, found within…

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Truffled Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 29th June 2023

Truffles and Prosecco are two of the finest luxuries this world has to offer, we often enjoy the likes of Sparkling Wine with Truffles in the form of food, on pasta, with eggs or in cheese, but now we’re trying something slightly different, we’re including the truffle in a Glass of Bubbly Cocktail. Prosecco –…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Philip Dunne

By Oliver Walkey / 28th June 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 man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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