Christopher Walkey
Let’s Discover Opere Serenissima from Villa Sandi
What makes the Pedemontana vineyards, where the appellation of Serenissima DOC is produced, so special? The appellation Serenissima DOC for Veneto Classic Method was created in 2011. The name is a tribute to the Serenissima Republic of Venice, which ruled the Venetian territories and most of north-eastern Italy until the end of the eighteenth century.…
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Creamy Chicken Champagne Recipe
Many will ask if you can cook with Champagne and the great answer is that yes you can! Just like many meals are enhanced when we add red and white wines whilst we prepare them, Champagne can also compliment those special dishes. Creamy Chicken and Champagne is an easy to prepare dish and a great…
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How to tell if Champagne has gone bad
A common question I get as a Champagne and sparkling wine journalist is from consumers who want to know if Champagne can go bad and what are the signs of a Champagne that has gone bad. So, can Champagne go off / go bad? Yes, it can is the answer. Any wine that is stored…
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Five Dark Ruby Red Sparkling Wines
I must admit that I was very unaware of the existence of red sparkling wines when I first entered the wine industry. Nowadays I have tasted many wines and visited their wineries and I enjoy the educational challenge that awaits me when people I know say “I didn’t know that they did red sparkling wine”.…
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A Sprinkling of European Fizz for Christmas
I am very lucky to have travelled over most of the well known sparkling wine regions of Europe from small family wineries in Slovenia to the grand and bold wine houses on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Each area overwhelms you with character, identities, uniqueness, determination, passion and more in the quest for producing…
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Sky Garden Moët Bar London
One of the most ideal ways to enjoy a glass of bubbly in London is to visit one of the many roof top bars offering far reaching views over the capital. You have many options within some famous landmarks such as The Shard, The Gherkin, Oxo Tower, Upper 5th Shoreditch and more. As the temperature drops,…
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A New Way to Judge Champagne and Sparkling Wines
When someone asks me ‘what was the idea behind The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards‘ I like to say that it is all about helping to discover and promote to consumers and industry professionals the splendour of worldwide bubbly. It is not so much a test of the judges’ skills to simply identify the…
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Interview with Mathieu Roland-Billecart
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, which celebrates its bicentenary this year, announced the appointment of Mathieu Roland-Billecart to the position of Chief Executive Officer. A member of the 7th generation of the family, Mathieu takes over the role in January 2019. I ask him about his new position: We can imagine it must be a very proud moment…
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A Sparkling Wine Bar in London
For many, the mention of a Champagne bar will automatically conjure up thoughts of a glass of bubbly or two at Searcy’s famous St Pancras bar that appeals to so many who are just about to jump on to the Eurostar on their way to Paris and beyond. Across London, there are many other bars…
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