Christopher Walkey
Where to find Grower Champagne in London
For those lovers of Champagne that are still very much focused on the big brands then may I give you an ever so polite nudge so to push you to also investigate some of the lesser known labels and those smaller family producers which are generally referred to as ‘Grower Champagnes’. I remember taking notes…
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Brazilian Cooking with Slovenian, French and English Fizz
‘An evening full of Brazilian cuisine with a Brazilian cook along with three amazing bottles of fizz and within a wonderful setting of The Baldwin Gallery in SW12, London.‘ Brazil is a nation that offers a diverse selection of cuisine thanks to it’s history of immigration from Europe and Asia which will see dishes vary from…
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The Romance of Valentines Day with two great deep Rosé Sparklers
We all love Valentines day and I am sure many readers will have once received that anonymously sent card from a secret admirer, set up a romantic evening for that special partner to let them know they are still the one for you and those who are still a bit too young and planning ahead,…
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Guillaume Roffiaen, Chef de Caves for Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Just before a wonderfully planned evening of Champagne and food pairing in Covent Garden I managed to spend ten minutes with Chef de Caves of Nicolas Feuillatte – Guillaume Roffiaen. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is made from an incredible 4,500 growers in the region with a magnitude of expressive flavours along with 100,000 hectolitres of reserve wines…
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Dinner at Frenchie in Covent Garden paired with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
An invitation to dine the evening away in Covent Garden accompanied by a fine selection of Champagne was a very welcomed one to receive from our friends at Sopexa. The location was Frenchie in Covent Garden, a fine setting and ambience with a quality menu that is seasonal and an extensive wine list. The evening…
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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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