Christopher Walkey
A visit to Slovenian Sparkling Wine Carga since 1767
I simply love visiting wineries across the world that have previously won a medal or trophy at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards so it was a real pleasure to pop in to see Čarga | Since 1767 and taste on site their gold winning (Meditation) Donna Regina Extra Brut 2009. The winery is located in…
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Is Cava about to hit the fast lane?
There is so much choice out there in the world of sparkling wines that at times it can become mind boggling so just how does any country, wine region or wine label stand out from the crowd and develop itself a market in the UK? I want to take a look at Cava and if they…
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More Men than Women purchase Prosecco in the UK!
A recent research carried out by Conzorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC has revealed, that contrary to belief, it is men that are purchasing more Prosecco over women which many we are sure will find very surprising! Amongst the 8 million consumers of prosecco in the UK, 56% of all prosecco purchasers at retail are men. “Women…
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A re-visit to Champagne Boizel on Avenue de Champagne
The Avenue de Champagne still ranks as one of my most favourite places in the world of sparkling wines and so much so that each and every time I visit Epernay I simply must take a walk or drive up and down this famous location to gaze in admiration at the Champagne houses and architecture it offers……
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A visit to Champagne Roger Brun
The first time that I had the pleasure of bumping in to Champagne Roger Brun is when they entered our World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards last year (we do not judge at our own awards so the first taste we had was in fact at our awards evening sparkling wine reception one month after…
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A visit to Champagne Wafflart-Briet
Located in Sacy, a premier cru village just 15 minutes away from Reims you will find Alexis and Rachel who are the 5th generation of the Wafflart-Briet family to manage and run the winery. It is a husband and wife partnership and very much a family brand – Rachel is originally from England. Wafflart-Briet Champagne…
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A visit to English Sparkling Wine Jenkyn Place & some Vine Planting!
Just an hour away by train from central London (Waterloo station) you can find one of the fast growing and up and coming English Sparkling Wine labels Jenkyn Place. with a current total of 5 hectares producing vintage wines to include Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Noirs. Located in the village of Bentley in Hampshire…
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Bologna Sparkling Wine & Food Pairings with Chef Alberto Bettini
May 21st 2018 saw the Bologna Tasting taking place at Carousel, London with a menu prepared by Chef Alberto Bettini. Along with the Consorzio Vini Colli Bolognesi, both still wines and sparkling wines were put to show against a 5 course dinner which invited press attended during an evening in between London Wine Fair (Bologna…
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English Sparkling Wine Pairing Dinner Chez Vintners’ Hall with Searcys
#EnglishWineWeek certainly calls from some English Fizz too and this is what was on offer during a special ‘wine pairing dinner’ at Vintners’ Hall, London. A three course dinner and reception supported by the sparkling wines of Furleigh Estate and Nyetimber with Searcys being the evening hosts to welcome a selection of press and valued…
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