Oliver Walkey

Ratafia Champenois Food Pairings

By Oliver Walkey / 6th October 2022

Ratafia Champenois is the sweet little sibling of Champagne, made from the grape must of Champagne grapes, it has a minimum of 110 grams of sugar per litre and alcohol content between 16-22%, it also has to be aged at least 10 months in tanks or oak barrels before being bottled. To put that in…

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What Food Pairs Well With Prosecco?

By Oliver Walkey / 4th October 2022

The wonderful world of food pairings is vast, with countless combinations, from the various different dishes with thousands of different bottles of Prosecco Let’s break down the way to pair Prosecco and Food in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which you’ll be able to refer to later when finding your perfect pairing. The Prosecco Let’s…

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How To Read A Prosecco Label

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd October 2022

Welcome to this Step by Step Guide on how to easily examine and understand the wording on a Prosecco Label, so when you’re next in your local supermarket or looking online you’ll be able to recognize the lesser-known facts that a Prosecco Label is trying to tell you. Step 1 – Selecting a Bottle Every…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Garden des Reves

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd October 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Immanuel Moccia an amazing Bartender in France. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Immanuel Moccia’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Attitré Chez Plaza Athenee in Paris. Immanuel Moccia is a really charming and charismatic young man, who fits perfectly behind the…

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The Most Popular Puerto Rican Cocktails

By Oliver Walkey / 30th September 2022

Stepping into the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is an overseas territory of the United States. Despite the country being only 0.09% the size of the United States, it packs one big punch, creating a perfect holiday destination, combining luxurious green mountains, glorious waterfalls and dense tropical rainforests. Puerto Rico holds charm in its mixture of colourful…

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Reasons To Celebrate With Champagne or Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 29th September 2022

Some people don’t need a reason to pop open a bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Wine, but for others, popping open a bottle happens all too rarely, so to make sure you don’t miss out on a life with fizz. I’ve compiled a list of those moments which deserve to be celebrated with the company…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Pietro G. Zona

By Oliver Walkey / 28th September 2022

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favoutite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Prosecco and Food Pairing Ideas

By Oliver Walkey / 27th September 2022

Fancy popping open a bottle of Prosecco with dinner tonight? Then check out our many Prosecco and Sparkling Wine Food Pairings here at Glass of Bubbly. Prosecco is a very versatile sparkling wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, especially light dishes like salads, but also greasy foods, like a hamburger. If you’re…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – The Red Bottom

By Oliver Walkey / 26th September 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Seth Awesome, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you’re about to make is one of Seth Awesome’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at the LPM Restaurant & Bar in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Awesome Seth multiple award-winning bartender currently working in…

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