Christopher Walkey

Can you pair Champagne & Chocolate?

By Christopher Walkey / 30th January 2026

What might have been a confrontational question several years back within the industry, one to spark a heated debate, today the subject is very approachable. Even Champagne Laurent-Perrier find themselves tackling the subject: ‘Ten years ago, who would have imagined pairing Champagne with chocolate?‘ For consumers, Champagne (and sparkling wine) with chocolate have long been…

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Darryl Sanders Glass of Bubbly USA

Darryl Sanders – Brand Ambassador and Representative for the Americas, Glass of Bubbly

By Christopher Walkey / 30th January 2026

The team at Glass of Bubbly are delighted to welcome to our family Darryl Sanders who will become Brand Ambassador and Representative for the Americas. Darryl’s passion for the finest bubbles and long term admiration of the Glass of Bubbly brand brings our paths together – Expanding the love for bubbly worldwide! We are already…

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Farm Shop Beef Burgers and Sophia Spumante Sparkling Wine Tenute Venturini Foschi

UK Farm Shop Beef Burgers and Italian Sparkling Wine

By Christopher Walkey / 7th January 2026

There is an increasing number of people searching for and purchasing Bovaer free meat and milk, so we decided to visit our local farm shop, Wallis’s Farm Shop Butchers, and taste their burgers whilst pairing with a classic Italian Spumante. Let us take a look at burgers in the UK in 2026: Have you noticed…

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London Wine Consultancy CLERISSA

London Wine Consultancy

By Christopher Walkey / 7th November 2025

There is a growing number of wineries looking to enter the UK market who are turning to consultancy. Preferring to hold a long term relationship with a representation agency who are based in London / UK, the days for trade tastings and influencers are slowly fading as results being delivered are simply not matching expectations.…

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World's best wine maker for 2025 Colette Bonnet

Champagne Colette Bonnet – Judged to be the World’s Best for 2025

By Christopher Walkey / 1st November 2025

Sometimes amongst the giants walk legends…  Did you know that the Champagne region is actually split into two main regions by over 100km, the northern part is probably the most famous and acclaimed in respect of the houses it homes, such as Krug, Pol Roger, Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and many more, along with…

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Sophia Tenute Venturini Foschi LONDON

Tenute Venturini Foschi launch LONDON

By Christopher Walkey / 27th October 2025

Exciting new brand, Tenute Venturini Foschi, launched in the UK via sponsorship of the London Glass of Bubbly Awards that took place at Louie Restaurant with an international guest list. Just a short thirty minute drive West of Palma, the region of Emilia-Romagna is home to Tentue Venturini Foschi founded by Pier Luigi Foschi and…

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Champagne Autreau Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2019

Champagne Autreau releases new Cuvée – Blanc de Blancs Millesimé

By Christopher Walkey / 27th October 2025

It was a great pleasure to attend the launch party of the Blanc de Blancs Millesimé (2019) label from Champagne Autreau in Champillon. The day started with a tour of the winery and varied recent storage expansions, then onto a wonderful Champagne bar area with light foods and a live band – Speeches came from…

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Slovenia Central European Wine Show London 2025

Slovenian Wine Trade Show London 2025

By Christopher Walkey / 27th October 2025

A wonderful Slovenian wines dedicated trade show took place in London on 20th October 2025 at the prestigious Vintners Hall. One of the lesser known from the group of Central European Wine Country themed, Slovenian holds some of the finest aromas and flavours in their bottles produced across the country with many varied terroir from…

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Where to tasting Champagne and Caviar in London

Best place to enjoy Caviar in London

By Christopher Walkey / 13th August 2025

Caviar has enjoyed a growing awareness and popularity in recent years, with an expanding choice of suppliers and hospitality venues serving. What is Caviar? When we mention Caviar, we must also combine Champagne as an accompaniment – if you have budgeted for Caviar, then surely we must enjoy the finest of wines alongside it, no?…

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