Christopher Walkey
Plonk of the Week
What is Plonk of the Week on the Mike Graham Show? Growing in popularity with now over 100 wines showcased, #PlonkoftheWeek is a fast growing and popular online video series that features on the official Mike Graham Show on Youtube. The show features current and trending journalists, media professionals and politicians with a weekly wine…
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Sabrage – How to open Champagne with a sword
For many of us it will all be about the excitement of untwisting the cage and popping the cork of that Champagne / sparkling wine bottle, but there is another way! It dates back to the Napoleonic era when victories were often celebrated with a Champagne sabrage where the bottle is opened by sliding along…
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What is Sea Aged Sparkling Wine?
You may have seen, during your searches for new wines, some which are stated to have been aged in / under the sea. So, ‘why are wines aged in the sea’ and ‘are they really worth the money’? Some of the most exciting wines on the market, especially to old vintage collectors and connoisseurs of…
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Can you pair Champagne & Chocolate?
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 – Brand Ambassador and Representative for the Americas, Glass of Bubbly
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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UK Farm Shop Beef Burgers and Italian Sparkling Wine
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
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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Champagne Colette Bonnet – Judged to be the World’s Best for 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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Tenute Venturini Foschi launch LONDON
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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