Christopher Walkey
Weingut Steininger – A True Expression of the Grape
It is not often that I will declare my favourite in any wine sense from winery to wine region, but when it comes to one certain white grape variety then I have always had my secret little gem label that I go back to. As a lover of sparkling wines then there are countless grapes…
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Trentodoc, Franciacorta & Prosecco – 3 Northern Italian Giants
I am sure that out of these three famous wine regions you will have at least heard of one, that being ‘Prosecco‘. Over recent years the emergence and popularity of Prosecco has been global with favourable sales figures, reviews and a growing fan base. Loved by many and loathed by few, Prosecco has been the…
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Green Fields of Gold – Busi-Jacobsohn English Sparkling Wine
Diversity, Protection and Gold. There are just some of the words that can be used to explain a little bit more about what Busi-Jacobsohn English Sparkling Wine brand is all about. Diversity English sparkling wine production attracts many nationalities to the shores of Britain to fulfil dreams, ambitions, financial expectations and much more. It is…
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English Sparkling Wine with Fish & Chips
When it comes to traditional English cuisine then fish and chips remains in amongst the top option for being not only one of the most popular dishes still today to also what many people globally would associate with the English. Not haute cuisine and neither what many would say is healthy eating, to be honest…
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Sparkling Wine Mountains and Rivers: Trentino-Alto Adige
As part of a new series, I want to take a look at sparkling wines that are close to / influenced by mountain regions and major rivers. Grape vines are grown all across the world in both the southern and northern hemispheres (30th and the 50th degrees of latitude). These vineyards are not confined to…
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The French Riviera and Champagne
I think we must start with what exactly is the French Riviera as I am sure many will have heard about it and lots of us will not be exactly familiar as to what it references. I hope I am not wrong in saying that for those not living in France full time, much of…
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Three Years of Winter Warming
I’m sure that we all enjoy our Champagne and sparkling wines during the summer months, those warm sun ray filled lazy days in the garden enjoying barbecues, parties, swimming pools and hot tubs. A refreshing glass of something fizzy goes down a treat when the sun is shining and the weather is warm. Though as…
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Champagne & Whisky Cocktail for New Year Celebrations
How many of us are looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020 and toasting in what we hope to be a much better New Year 2021 ahead… As the countdown to the chimes from Big Ben approach, we will no doubt have more negatives than positives to thank the year we all had and maybe…
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What does Prosecco Rosé taste like?
One of the bubbling over with excitement releases of 2020 was for sure the long awaited arrival of Prosecco Rosé. This globally loved sparkling wine, Prosecco, was now to bless us with a touch of pink and much excitement continues in the industry and for sure from the start of 2021 when they become available…
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