Christopher Walkey
Scottish Haggis and a Glass of Fizz
At the Glass of Bubbly awards we have set our trophy categories to be consumer friendly and also to help people when it comes to what sparkling wine to pair with which dish / food. With our awards in mind and a suggestion that we look at one of our next food pairings to be…
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Raspberry Ripple Cake and a Trophy Winning Sparkling Wine
There are quite a few amazing sparkling wines that are permanently stored in my memory bank and sometimes those saved taste sensations come back to life following me enjoying certain foods – I frequently say to myself, “now that wine would pair perfectly with this dish”. I recently over indulged by placing in my shopping…
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Hosting the Perfect Home Wine Tasting
Home wine tastings are a fabulous way to entertain your guests and impress them with your knowledge of wine. Sending invites to a wine tasting will normally gain a quick ‘yes please‘ response as most people like wine and are keen to find out more about the subject. In most cases the knowledge your guests…
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7 Course Japanese Dinner ‘Champagne Duval-Leroy & ASDA Style’
A Champagne that I have many good memories of is Duval-Leroy. A house with a famous history and where adversity turned in to success that inspires many still today and who lit up the first movement towards woman making a true mark in the industry. Champagne Duval-Leroy “In this family history, Carol is the female…
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What is a Blanc de Blancs?
One of the most popular phrases that you will see on a bottle of wine is the term ‘Blanc de Blancs’. A question that I usually get asked by those starting off in enjoying wine or those simply wishing to understand a bit more about what is inside the bottle is ‘what exactly does the…
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10 Eye Catching Sparkling Wine Labels
“Wine labels are, for many people, the first visual engagement they have with a wine, the way a bottle communicates itself can determine whether or not it will attract a buyers interest.“ For those who remember using public libraries and choosing books, especially novels, the cover can usually go a long way in persuading someone…
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Lobster with Champagne Roger Brun La Pelle Grand Cru 2013
For many of us a particular favourite dish to pair with Champagne is fish and especially fresh fish / shellfish that fantastically compliment a fine drop of the ‘king of wines’ in your glass. There are many recommended Champagnes with fresh fish dishes, they are almost a long term couple in their relationship. We see…
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Fresh Artisan Pasta via ‘Pasta Evangelists’ paired with Italian Fizz
Arguably, Italy holds some of the world’s best gastronomy delights and finest wines. For many of us, Italian food will conjure up thoughts of pizza and pasta, two highly popular dishes that for sure appear in nearly everyone’s weekly diet. Variations of pizza and pasta are quite limitless which enables us to enjoy a variety…
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Japan: The Land of the Rising Sparkling Wines
You would be forgiven for initially thinking about technology when someone mentions Japan, but this 3,000 km long island also has many other talents to share with the world. ” Japan is made up of a total of 6,852 islands and currently holds a population of 126.8 million” For lovers of cuisine, the word that…
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