Christopher Walkey

Strawberry Fizz with a mix of Mexican Character

By Christopher Walkey / 7th August 2018

Cocktails do not always have to be complicated to make, require in-depth ingredients and all the snazzy bar paraphernalia in order to produce something you and your guests will enjoy – Sometimes in can be simple and easy! Just like a wizard with his potion collection, we have ourselves a vast sample selection chez Glass…

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A tasting and stay at Chateau de Pennautier in Carcassonne

By Christopher Walkey / 6th August 2018

Deep down in the south of France exists the world’s largest wine growing region, Languedoc-Roussillon, a wonderfully blessed area that benefits from fine weather, coastal breezes and foothills of the Pyrenees. One of the most famous towns of Languedoc-Roussillon is Carcassonne, a fortified city that is located in the department of Aude (11), its world famous hilltop La…

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A visit to Château Haut Gléon

By Christopher Walkey / 3rd August 2018

Deep in the south of France, just a short drive from the blue waters of the Mediterranean and alongside the Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park you will find a worthy to discover gem of wine and wine tourism in Château Haut Gléon. I was very pleased to be able to spend a very relaxed day…

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Brewhouse & Kitchen Hoxton

By Christopher Walkey / 2nd August 2018

A unique venue in Hoxton is open for those who love their beers with clever additional features that consumers can involve themselves with to include Beer Masterclasses, Beer & Food Matching Experiences and Brewing your own Beer with an onsite brewer! Located beneath the arches and a stones throw from Hoxton station, this venue is…

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Prosecco Cocktail in Bottles from Long Flint

By Christopher Walkey / 1st August 2018

Long Flint kindly sent us a selection of their bottled cocktail samples and one caught our eye in having Prosecco within the menu! The Negroni Sbagliato offers an easy to drink, not too strong (5.2% alcohol) with red berry fruit / blood orange flavours – The Prosecco is not overly evident so if this is…

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Chambord and Fizz

By Christopher Walkey / 30th July 2018

I totally get why some people in the world of sparkling wines including producers would prefer that their wines are enjoyed as they are, though many of us will still look to enjoy our fizz in cocktails. A cocktail can be something we have got all the ingredients for and we follow a strict recipe…

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Visit Languedoc-Roussillon – Heaven for Wine Tourism

By Christopher Walkey / 24th July 2018

As a lover of fine wine, it is highly likely that one has a bucket list of wine regions globally you’d love to visit in detail, for me Pays d’Oc certainly was a location that needed chalking off. Who could possibly resist not wanting to be drawn to this famous wine tourism location, with approximately 700,000…

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Michael Edwards enjoys a glass of The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly over some Q&A’s

By Christopher Walkey / 23rd July 2018

Though the wine world currently seems to be somewhat crowded with wine connoisseurs and experts, there is still a select few individuals that command the greatest of respect within the industry of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, one being Michael Edwards, a regular face at invited Champagne tastings and press tours. Michael was once the chief inspector…

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Former Private Members Bar at Top of Gherkin Open to Public

By Christopher Walkey / 20th July 2018

There are some amazing locations to enjoy a glass of bubbly across London and I am lucky that many of them I have visited and enjoyed the far reaching views from The Shard to The Nat West Tower, I have also enjoyed many a private Champagne event chez the top of the Gherkin as an…

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