Oliver Walkey

Where Can You Buy Sparkling Wine?

By Oliver Walkey / 19th October 2022

For many people, Champagne and Prosecco are the only two Sparkling Wines on the market, constantly fighting for that first place position, the reason is, when it comes to the marketing budget of each, the rest of the world doesn’t really compare. Some will be aware of Cava, (Sparkling Wine from Spain) but after their…

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Fun Things To Do With Champagne Corks

By Oliver Walkey / 18th October 2022

One of the best parts of a bottle of Champagne, after of course the bubbly content, is the cork, deciding whether to let it fly across your garden or open it with a whisper, it’s a fun experience and something that appears on many people’s bucket lists to open a bottle of Champagne. But once…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – French 57

By Oliver Walkey / 17th October 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Uttkarsh Anthwal, an amazing Bartender in India. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Uttkarsh Anthwal’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Perch Wine & Coffee Bar in India. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My full name is Uttkarsh Anthwal and I am from…

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The Perfect Champagne Occasions

By Oliver Walkey / 14th October 2022

It’s not like we ‘need’ a reason to pop open a bottle of Champagne, but sometimes you just want something that will perfectly fit the situation you are in, whether it be a dinner party, a wedding toast, or a delicious gift, this list of Champagnes and Occasions will help you plan your next moment…

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The War On Champagne

By Oliver Walkey / 13th October 2022

We all know that the word Champagne is very much protected by the C.I.V.C. or otherwise known as Le Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne. This organisation was created during World War II, on April 12th, 1941, during this time the Champagne Region was being taken advantage of by the invading forces from Germany, under…

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Champagne Directory

By Oliver Walkey / 12th October 2022

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of Champagne houses available online, if you’re planning a trip to Champagne or looking for a new producer to discover, then this list will be all that you require. When we look at the Champagne Region, 90% of the Vineyards are owned by more than 15,000 Growers, these…

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Correct way to open Champagne bottle

How To Open A Bottle Of Champagne

By Oliver Walkey / 10th October 2022

For many people, the opening of a Champagne bottle is a bucket list item, something they’d like to do during their lifetime, we here at Glass of Bubbly hope you’ll be able to open many bottles of Champagne and use each of the three very cool methods. The 3 ways to open a bottle of…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Pik-Mi-Up

By Oliver Walkey / 10th October 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Collins Nganda, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you’re about to make is one of Collins Nganda’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at the LOCK, STOCK, & BARREL JBR in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Collins Nganda Mbella, I am from Cameroon…

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How To Clean A Champagne Glass

By Oliver Walkey / 7th October 2022

After enjoying a charming glass of Champagne, it’s now time to clean the glass ready for next time. This is a very simple and easy-to-follow guide on how to clean a Champagne glass to avoid any stains or broken stems. 1 – Water Temperature It is important to use hot water, 40 degrees Celsius or…

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