Christopher Walkey
Weekend Breaks: Trento – Northern Italy
For those of us seeking a fine European destination that is full of wine tourism delights, shopping, culture, fine foods, action/adventure, architecture, relaxation and more then Trento needs to be a consideration. Located in the Northern part of Italy with train and flight connections (Veneto), if you are looking for either an action packed few…
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Significant Contribution to the World of Champagne & Sparkling Wine – 2024 entries now open
We are very happy to re-introduce the ‘Significant Contribution to the World of Champagne & Sparkling Wine‘ that was initially won by Michael Edwards the respected wine author and journalist and Honorary Judge of the Glass of Bubbly Awards. We are inviting entries to the 2024 ‘Significant Contribution to the World of Champagne &…
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Sparkling Delights of Northern Sardinia
“I’ve heard of Sardinia though I’m not quite sure where it is” was the usual statement I heard upon my return from a week away in Sardinia. So let’s tidy this up straight away and elaborate on things with some interesting fact about Sardinia / Sardegna: It’s 2nd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (Sicily…
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Where to sell Liquidated, Bankrupt, Clearance Wine Stock via Auctions UK
Are you looking to sell large stocks of wines / spirits? The are many reasons that a sizeable amount of drinks become available for purchase and hits the market to include liquidation circumstances as well as bankruptcy, clearance sales and more. If you are looking for an immediate sale then please contact 01206 700888 /…
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How much does it cost to sell Wine on Catawiki?
There are numerous ways to sell your Champagne / Wine online via auction websites. Today, there are plenty of options for buyers and sellers and at varying price points. Champagne Collectors – www.champagnecollectors.com – Zero Registration Fees / Zero Sellers Fees / Zero Buyers Fees “A totally free to use and fast growing trading website…
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Searcys Launches New Own Brand English Sparkling Wine
Searcys, Great Britain’s oldest caterer, has unveiled its new English Sparkling Wine. English wine is fast becoming the nation’s favourite tipples, with vineyards increasing massively over the past five years, and now Great Britain proudly boasts nearly 1,000 vineyards and counting. Launched on 17th June, their premium English vintage is available at all Searcys venues…
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Searcys to host the 2024 London Champagne & Sparkling Wine Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Glass of Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Awards 2024 judging and awards dinner will be hosted by Searcys – Part of London’s hospitality scene for over 175 years, Searcys is an award-winning restaurateur and events caterer in residence at unique and historical venues across the UK. “This partnership…
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Vivat Bacchus Farringdon – South African Wine & Food
Facing a busy part of London, located on a busy street yet once you’ve walked in through the entrance the harmonised atmosphere greets you as do the friendly staff which then busy becomes a distant memory. As part of our continued tour of London seeking out fine sparkling wine and dining locations, we were asked…
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Book Review: Drinking Dom Pérignon – Edward Kaukoranta
It was whilst browsing Instagram that I first came past the name Edward Kaukoranta and subsequently, the book entitled ‘Drinking Dom Pérignon 1921 to 2013‘. Boldly announcing himself as Edward of Champagne, was this just another name elbowing their way into the fine wine scene, another ‘expert’ offering an opinion and publishing their own ‘Champagne’…
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