Oliver Walkey

The Godfather – An Italian Showdown

By Oliver Walkey / 2nd December 2022

My reader, come closer, I have something to tell you… Our family is about to go to war, a disagreement has come about, disputing what is the best Traditional Italian Sparkling Wine, it is up to you to present a firm offensive as we come under attack by the 5 families. The streets of New…

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The King Maker Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 1st December 2022

Every once in a while someone comes along who’s been chosen by the grace of God to guide people, a King to rule the lands, that King is about to be chosen. A special King Maker Elixir has been crafted from the most divine among the realm, but its contents have been lost in the…

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Champagne on the Beach

By Oliver Walkey / 30th November 2022

Celebrations are made up of the small moments in life, moments with meaning for those involved – a birthday, promotion, new venture or personal accomplishment – so when these moments come about, it’s worth enhancing them with a bottle of Champagne. Champagne Morel presents a wonderful representation of what you would expect from a bottle…

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Low Alcohol Bubbly Rosé

By Oliver Walkey / 29th November 2022

The creation of Annick Bubbly Rosé was the answer to the unanswered question ‘what can we order in a bar/restaurant when we don’t feel like an alcoholic drink or soda/coffee?’ Annick Devaux is from Belgium, she embarked on a bike journey from Brussels to Lucca, but became ever more frustrated when she could never find…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Boxer’s Secret

By Oliver Walkey / 28th November 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Donzai Sherpa, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Donzai Sherpa’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which she makes at The Crossing in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “Born and raised in Bhutan, I’ve done a degree in American lounge and…

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Around The World Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 25th November 2022

Pack your bags, grab your passport, and let’s travel the world, it’s time to venture into the unknown, the magical and spectacular, in exploration of the world’s endless wonders, but before we start our journey, let’s craft an original Glass of Bubbly Cocktail to see us off, let’s craft the Around The World Cocktail. The…

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The First Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cru

By Oliver Walkey / 24th November 2022

The First Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cru by Montelvini’s FM333 Montelvini, one of the most popular and well known Prosecco brands, have released something truly unique, the First Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cru – and they’ve called it FM333. FM means Fontana Masorin, the name of their vineyard located on the Montello Hill which is…

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Is Sparkling Wine Too Complicated?

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd November 2022

The world of Sparkling Wine is one that is constantly growing and to stay on top of everything that is happening in the industry is a full-time job, but for the average consumer who just wants to enjoy some Sparkling Wine, is it made too complicated? With enough time, anyone could come to understand and…

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12 Cocktails of Christmas

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd November 2022

Get ready for Christmas! countdown the final 12 days to Christmas by enjoying some very flavourful and festive cocktails. Utilising the wonderful Gin in a Tin, 12 Gins of Christmas, from Sous Chef, we’ve flown in two Sparking Wines, one Prosecco and a Slovenian Sparkling Wine to aid us in the creation of our Festive…

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