Oliver Walkey
Vina Kobal – White, Rosé & Red
With the world of Bubbly reaching all 4 corners of the world, we zone in on a little country that is not just making waves, but also rocking the boat. Slovenia has a deep love for Wine, it’s claimed that there is approximately one vineyard for every 75 people in Slovenia. There are a lot…
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What Happened To Champagne During World War 2
The date is September 1st, 1939 and the unthinkable happens, 21 years after The Great War (WWI), Germany has just invaded Poland, everyone knows what is about to happen, but despite what will become inevitable, England gives Germany a chance to withdraw from Poland. On September 3rd, 1939, 15 minutes after the deadline for Germany…
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Discover Pét-Nat Sparkling Wine
Pétillant Naturel, which is more commonly shortened to Pét-Nat, means in English ‘Naturally Sparkling’ or in the wine production world it is referred to as ‘methode ancestrale‘, it entails leaving the sediment (yeast) in the bottle, rather than disgorging it (removing), it may seem weird buying a bottle of Sparkling Wine which still has sediment…
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Tiramisu and Sparkling Wine Pairing
Tiramisu is a fairly new dessert, created in Treviso, Veneto in Italy, around 1970 by Roberto Linguanotto. His mission at the time was to prepare a dessert for his wife, the dessert he created was called Sbatutin, consisting of beaten egg yolk, sugar and wine, it can be served in a glass, making it look…
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Can You Pair French Onion Soup with Sparkling Wine?
The soup that went from rags to riches. Trying to pair Sparkling Wine with Soup isn’t necessarily the easiest, combining two liquids together, you could end up swallowing the soup before the Sparkling Wine even gets a chance to work its bubbly magic, soups that require you to chew, like the onions in a French…
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Can You Pair Sparkling Wine With Cottage Pie?
A classic English dish with a wonderful English Rosé, on a lovely Sunday afternoon, what could be better than that? When looking for English Sparkling Wine, you can’t really go wrong with a good vintage, the Sparkling Wine industry in England has been on an upwards trajectory for quite a few years now by creating…
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New Zealand Sparkling Wine – How To Be No.1
Welcome to the country next to the one down under, part of the biggest empire to span across the globe, home to the Kiwi bird and some amazing Sparkling Wine. New Zealand is a fascinating country that is worth learning a bit about, especially its marvelous wine region. The first vineyard in New Zealand was…
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Spring Fling in Prosecco
Spring is in the air, the flowers are blossoming, the bees are buzzing, the butterflies are flying and the days are getting warmer, it’s the perfect time for your to pop open a bottle of Award Winning Spring Fling Sparkling Wine. Depending on which you follow spring either started on the 1st of March according…
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Pairing Two Spanish Greats, Cava with Paella
Two great creations from Spain are about to grace us with their presence, the Spanish drink known as Cava and the Spanish dish known as Paella. Spain is one of those magical countries, with a lot to explore, the culture, sights, food, wine and so much more, so whether you’re feeling homesick or just wanting…
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