Christopher Walkey
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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Think Fizz, Think English
It’s another invitation to an evening dinner in London… You critically admire yourself in the mirror of your hotel bedroom so to add final touches to one’s make-up or the straightening of the bow tie. Lacing up those Italian leather shoes or squeezing uncomfortably into those designer stilettos. The minute hand reaches the hour and…
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What Does Rosé de Saignée Taste Like?
Don’t we all love rosé sparkling wine? Well, I hope you nodded in agreement with me and especially since we have such a wide choice today that now includes Prosecco (DOC rosé)! Rosé labels are available globally and offer such a rich red berry fruity tasting experience from Champagne to Method Cap Classique. Most sparkling…
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Byron Burgers, Covent Garden, London – Review
Touching upon the heart of Covent Garden, London, you will find Byron Burgers (33-35 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BN). Amongst an array of fine dining restaurants and trendy wine bars with theatre galore just a few steps away to include the Royal Opera House. If you find yourself in this area of London you will enjoy…
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