Oliver Walkey
Prosecco Classifications
The main recognisable levels of Prosecco come in the form of a label around the neck of the bottle, the standard level is a light blue label stating ‘DOC’ and the higher quality comes in a brown label stating ‘DOCG’. What Do DOC and DOCG Stand For? DOC stands for ‘Denonimazione di Origine Controllate’ and…
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Interview With A Sommelier – Pietro Ciofi
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 article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
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A Ridiculous Cocktail
Get ready for something so out there, so crazy, so extravagant, so ridiculous, that it can only be a masterpiece. Using the incredible flavours of the tropics, we’ve crafted one amazingly Ridiculous Cocktail that will turn heads and delight palates. Let’s meet our outstanding cast, learn a little about the tropical island of Mauritius and…
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The Cherry Hotel Cocktail
Checking In? While you wait, please enjoy a complimentary Cocktail from Glass of Bubbly, combining the best of a bottle of Sparkling Wine, an Aperitivo and some glorious Cherries. The Sparkling Wine – Valentina When Zdravko Mastnak looks out of the Bizeljsko-Sremič hills, he says: “In this environment, I was born, here my ancestors lived;…
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Beetroot and Chocolate Royale
This article is made in collaboration with Shashank Kakade, an amazing Bartender in India. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Shashank Kakade’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at DLF Camellias Club in India. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “I was in 3rd year of hotel management when the 1st lockdown…
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Champagne Classifications
In the Champagne Region, there are three classifications that help you identify an increase in quality, each of these classifications, from lowest to highest, is said to produce a finer quality of grape and each classification is more exclusive. The highest form of Champagne is Grand Cru, followed by Premier Cru, then by Autre Cru,…
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Octopus and Sake – A Taste of Japan
The Octopus is considered a delicacy, it’s mainly enjoyed in Asia and the Mediterranean, but can be enjoyed all over the world, we’re taking this opportunity to pair the Octopus with two different bottles of Sake, Rice Wine from Japan, to see how the two flavours combine, but first, let’s find out a little about…
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What Sparkling Wine To Pair With Deviled Eggs?
The wonderful, the heavenly, the devilishly delicious, Deviled Eggs possess a name of evil, but in fact, deliver a taste of virtue. The Deviled Eggs can also be referred to as Dressed Eggs, Russian Eggs or Stuffed Eggs, the simple way of explaining them would be to boil an egg, cut it in half, remove…
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Interview With A Sommelier – Lorenzo Ambonati
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 article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
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