Christopher Walkey
Relax & Dine with Fine Wine at 28º–50º Wine Workshop and Kitchen Marylebone
London has a wide array of probably every worldwide cuisine along with a wine choice in the 100,000’s so sometimes it is very much a complicated affair in choosing which to visit and enjoy fine dining with wines. From prominent high street locations to tucked away and secluded tiny boutique premises, it is never a…
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A visit to Cava Pere Ventura
“We value and respect our land. We respect those, who work to care for it with their own hands. We work according to organic farming criteria.” Pere Ventura website For anyone who wishes to visit a wine region then Cava must be surely somewhere near the top of your wish list thanks to the history…
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A visit to Cava Vins El Cep
Located in East of Barcelona and just under one hours drive away, Vins El Cep is a Cava producing winery with a selection of labels to tantalise any sparkling wine lover. Their range includes the MIM, Clar Rar, Marques de Gelida and L’Alzinar with a collection of 12 label varieties. From Brut Nature to Blanc…
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A visit to Cava Can Sala
“The Can Sala Cava is made in the original historic cellar of the Ferrer Sala family, where the Freixenet brand was born. This is a grand reserve cava made with the grapes from the plots of land of the estate. Always millésime, this Cava is only made with large harvests.” A relaxing morning was spent…
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Ferarri Perlé vs Giulio Ferrari
“Ferrari is the pioneer for bringing forward the excellence of sparkling wines.” Matteo Lunelli A unique tasting through some of the divine sparkling with from Ferrari Trento took place at Fiume restaurant in London led by Matteo Lunelli who is President & CEO of Group Lunelli and the Ferrari sparkling wine brand. “I have to put…
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Fine Fizz and Whisky food pairing menus chez Indian Accent
Not only can you enjoy a fine Indian cuisine themed dining experience at Indian Accent, you can look forward to pairing your course with either wine, to include as I did sparkling labels, or indeed Whisky too with their selection of over 100 to choose from. Now please do not think that this is simply…
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‘Back to the Vine’ – 20 years of The Vineyard
“The moment you arrive at The Vineyard you are very much aware that you will be in for not only fine food, relaxational treats and quality rooms to enjoy that well needed comfortable night stay, but wine is the theme and the passion of which you will share in the experience of. A luxurious destination…
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‘From 1542 to the future of Prosecco Superiore’ London’s Fizz party
An evening of fine Prosecco led by the Bisol team took place at one of London’s most famous nightspots Quaglino’s this week to celebrate the re-branding of this well loved and famous brand. Bisol is synonymous with Prosecco which a fine historical presence in the worldwide famous sparkling wine region of Italy with roots dating back to…
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A visit to English Sparkling Wine Poulton Hill Estate
As I had a 160 mile trip planned to give a masterclass at the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival it made perfect sense that I take just a small detour to visit one of our award winning sparkling wine houses, Poulton Hill Estate, who are located just 20 or so miles from the famous Gloucestershire town.…
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