Christopher Walkey
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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Ratafia Champenois Awards – 2020 Results
Host venue: Champagne Route Bar, Wapping, London Glass Sponsors: Lehmann Glassware Judges: ChairLady – Tatiana Mann DipWSET Patricia Stefanowicz MW Luisa Vogliolo-Welch DipWSET Andres Sossa Sommelier Vivienne Franks WSET Educator of Wine Paul Keturakis Restaurant Manager 2020 Results: The World’s Finest Ratafia Champenois for 2020: Champagne Dumangin J. Fils – Single Barrel…
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Ratafia Champenois Impresses the Judges at 2020 Awards in London
There once was a hidden secret within the world of Champagne and it has had, at last, a stage to perform on and in front of an applauding audience chanting for ‘encore‘ it has made an impressive opening performance. The widest selection ever of Ratafia Champenois was brought together in one place following much encouragement from…
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Champagne & Chocolate: Yes or No?
I am quite surprised how, what will sound to many as, the perfect pairing can also generate much opposition and especially from wine professionals. It is quite simply a love or hate combination, it’s either yes or its a cardinal sin of judgements – I want to take a look at pairing Champagne and Chocolate…
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The Best Champagne for 2020 – Roger Constant Lemaire
34,300 Hectares of vineyards, a 19,000 vine growing community and 2,124 houses that make their own. Known to many as the Wine of Kings and the King of Wines, 300 million bottles produced annually and with each standard bottles containing 49 million bubbles! Don’t you just love Champagne! For centuries the world has had the…
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In Medot we Trust – A look at one of Slovenia’s Finest
Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Italy, Croatia, Hungry and Austria. Highest peak of 2,864m altitude above sea level (Triglav) and 1,502 m in depth when heading downwards (Cave Čehi 2). Population of 2.081 million, more than 28,000 wineries and it is said some 90,000 people practice beekeeping! Welcome to Slovenia. Slovenia is split into three…
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10 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines to put in your Christmas Trolley
Christmas for many is that time of year to get together with friends and loved ones. It’s the Christmas works party to let your hair down at and get to know that one person you’ve had your eye on. It’s fabulous television shows such as the suspense of what Christmas Eve will bring on Coronation…
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What Does a Sparkling Wine with 24 Carat Gold Flakes Taste Like?
I remember first seeing a sparkling wine with gold flakes within it and it really caught my eye and myself, along with many others, were buzzing around the said stand (at a wine tasting event in London) awaiting to taste and explore. I forget which sparkling wine it was, but since then I have tasted…
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Let’s Explore Sparkling Rosé Wines from Europe
Europe holds a goldmine of wine production annually with 10,000’s of wineries and even more in styles to enjoy. Referred to usually as ‘old world wine‘, European countries sit in the northern hemisphere and many will have their own styles of wines produced from Portugal to Georgia. Names such as Barolo, Champagne, Franciacorta, Bordeaux, Cava,…
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