Christopher Walkey

London’s Biggest Champagne, Sparkling Wine & Fizz Show 2019!

By Christopher Walkey / 3rd October 2018

It’s London’s biggest dedicated Trade and Press Tasting for Champagne, Sparkling Wine and Fizz – Now in it’s 4th year! Tuesday April 2nd 2019 (02/04/2019) – 10:30 to 17:00 Breaking News: We will now have a dedicated area to Fizzy Cocktails and also Fine Foods that pair with sparkling wines. We have also moved to the…

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Memorable Argentine Beef & Sparkling Wine at Gaucho, Piccadilly

By Christopher Walkey / 2nd October 2018

“At Gaucho the beef we serve is exclusive to us, and is sourced solely from the Pampas an area of Argentine lowlands famous for its fertile soil – You will not find our beef anywhere else!” A bold statement above from Gaucho though very much the focus when you choose to dine with them, it…

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A visit to Oxney Organic Vineyard

A visit to Oxney Organic Vineyard

By Christopher Walkey / 1st October 2018

Set in Beckley, East Sussex (East Sussex and Kent borders) in a lovely secluded spot is the winery Oxney Organic Estate- A relatively newcomer to the English Sparkling Wine scene with the current owners being Kristin Syltevik and Paul Dobson. Ben Smith is the Oxney winemaker. I was delighted to receive an invitation to visit Oxney Organic Estate and take…

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Hollyoaks Stars Enjoy a Masterclass in Fizz with Glass of Bubbly

By Christopher Walkey / 28th September 2018

Discovering great fizz is what we are all about here at Glass of Bubbly and we were very pleased to be asked to deliver a recent masterclass up in Manchester to a delightful group of actors and actresses from the popular UK TV series Hollyoaks! This unique masterclass included 15 Gold and Trophy winning Champagne…

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Launch of Giulio Ferrari Rosé

By Christopher Walkey / 27th September 2018

A selected few members of the UK press to include Glass of Bubbly along with an array of invited guest from across Italy to include chefs, sommeliers and TV personalities attended the eagerly anticipated launch event of the rosé Giulio Ferrari. A gala dinner awaited all invited guests at the 16th century Villa Margon (owned…

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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2018 – Judgement days!

The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2018 – Judgement days!

By Christopher Walkey / 10th September 2018

I must say that I am very pleased that I do not take part in the judging days for The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards. Now I mean this not in the way that I would not enjoy it, I am very envious of those partaking whilst I stand back and watch the activity…

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Champagne and Gin Cocktail enjoyed with Root7

By Christopher Walkey / 30th August 2018

A popular fizz cocktail combination is that of Champagne along with a drop or two of gin with famous examples to include French 75, Forenoon Fizz and Eden Special Fizz. Today we are presented with a wonderful selection of Champagne to choose from be it the world famous and iconic labels to the lesser known…

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Ginza St James’s – Japanese Restaurant, Bury St, London

By Christopher Walkey / 28th August 2018

In one of London’s finer regions and just a short walk away from Green Park and The Ritz sits one of London’s best Japanese restaurants with what could be stated as an exciting luxurious menu and a bold wine / sake list. Once again, we were pleased to be invited to taste through a selection…

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Paxton & Whitfield Cheese and Fizz evening London

By Christopher Walkey / 24th August 2018

For any cheese lover that has yet to hear about Paxton & Whitfield then you really must put this name on your radar and go investigate! Britain’s leading cheesemonger for over 200 years (since 1979), with proud Royal Warrants to its name and a wonderful selection of cheese, hampers, gifts, wines, Academy of Cheese training programme, cheese…

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