Christopher Walkey
The World’s Best Rosé Sparkling Wine for 2022
The thing I love most about wine is how it can surprise you. This not only refers to the aromas and flavours, but also the wonderful stories that lay behind the labels and wineries even before we consider the touristic delights of where they are grown. I am sure most of us will have experienced…
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Sweetness Levels in Prosecco
Prosecco needs no introduction though when life presents us with an introduction involving a glass or two of Prosecco then we are very glad to partake. With an increasing global export market and some of the finest sparkling wine flavours in a bottle, Prosecco is a wine with plenty of character, quality and flavour. Not…
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Istriana Malvazija / Malvasia
Not on the tip of everyone’s tongue is (Republic of) Croatia when it comes to sparkling wine, relatively unknown and most certainly a missed place on the map by many. A country that borders four others and enjoys a long uninterrupted coastline along the Adriatic Sea. A total population of 4,063,909 as of Sunday, February…
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Cooking with Prosecco – Bottega Gold DOC with Basa
Be it salt water or fresh water, fish is a popular option seen on many menus around the world and also a favourable dish in which to either cook with or enjoy with a glass of wine (usually white). I am sure many will agree with and have the knowledge of pairing red meat with…
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50 Shades of (Sparkling) Rosé Awards for 2022
We celebrate the wonders of rosé sparkling wine annually at Glass of Bubbly by the ‘50 Shades of Rosé‘ tasting and awards – A selection of the finest rosé sparkling wines that entered the previous years Glass of Bubbly Awards get to take part in these unique awards that happen ‘chez nous’. If you would…
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What is Blanc de Noirs?
Quite simply, it means the white from blacks as translated to English from how it is written (in French) and this is in reference to grape juice, ie the white juice that is extracted from black grapes. In many wines within the sparkling sector, even though the colour will be clear, part or if not…
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Popular UK Takeaways Paired with Bubbly
The world of main meal takeaways has exploded of recent and even more so over the last two or so years ignited by the government lockdowns across the country. Takeaways have been around for a long old time, though the UK’s love of calling up the local restaurant and ordering their favourite dishes continues including…
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Let’s Have Some Fun with Movia Puro Rosé
Have you ever disgorged a bottle of bubbly? Well your opportunity has now arrived with Movia and their Puro range (white and rosé) where you can now experience how to get rid of the dead lees sediments in the neck of the bottle and impress your family and friends! Slovenian winery Movia, located in Goriška…
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The Best UK Sommelier Awards 30th May 2022 (London)
Roll up, roll up to the biggest showcase of exceptional sommelier talent in England with the UK Sommelier Association. The event includes the Best Chef of Italian Cuisine competition, The Italian Show, wine masterclasses, mixology classes, cooking classes and a Walkaround tasting from 11:30am to 9:00pm (Monday. May 30th, 2022 – Leonardo Royal London St…
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