Christopher Walkey
Glass of Bubbly Judging at 60th Ljubljana International Wine Competition
“The Oldest Active International Competition in the EU and in The World.” To find out more about entering your wines please contact: vino.ljubljana@gr-sejem.si “I am pleased to have been invited to judge at the Ljubljana International Wine Competition over in Slovenia where I hope to be tasting through some fine entries from around the world and I…
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So, is going Barefoot with a Glass of Bubbly any good?
Samples are always landing in the office fridge at Glass of Bubbly and someone has to have the task of going through them all… No sympathy? OK… So Barefoot Bubbly I have here and their sparkling Pinot Grigio. I have heard much about and seen this sparkling wine from California many times during my travels,…
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Sparkling Green Tea and Gin Cocktail
As we get through our long list of samples that we warmly receive here at Glass of Bubbly we have something sparkling here that is a little different to wine – Sparkling Green Tea from Green Lady. Quite basic ingredients to give a unique flavour: Sparkling water, Green Darjeeling Tea, Carob Fruit, Nutmeg, Rose oil,…
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English Sparkling Wine – Where are we in 2018?
English Sparkling Wine (ESW) continues to shine and impress us with many great examples across the UK and I believe more and more awareness among consumers worldwide in that it is a viable option up against Champagne. I wanted to gather some thoughts within the industry towards ESW to include how the likes of Brexit…
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Unique Q&A Session with Michael Edwards at Glass of Bubbly Trade Tasting London April 2018
We are pleased to announce that Michael Edwards will be offering a unique Questions and Answers session at this years Glass of Bubbly International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Trade & Press Tasting & Summit in London on April 30th. Michael Edwards is a highly respected wine author with a focus on Champagne and sparkling wines…
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Supermarket Fizz: Part 4 Co-op Champagne
Many of us love our supermarket selection of wines, many will be on offer, many promotions and the chance to usually be able to explore quite a varied selection from simple reds to fine Champagne. When it comes to fizz then supermarkets have really filled their socks with always unbeatable offers to tempt in shoppers…
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Fine Dining at Margot with the World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly
I do enjoy the range of Champagne from Deutz as they offer so much in the style and quality of this great wine region enabling them all to easily be paired with fine foods as well as being enjoyed on their own. Each of their range is unique and holds its own personality that is expressed…
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We ask Trina Smith of Jacob’s Creek about their Bubbly!
For anyone wishing to explore the taste of Australian Sparkling Wines, what makes Jacob’s Creek an ideal starting point? The Jacob’s Creek Non Vintage Classic Chardonnay Pinot Noir uses the traditional sparkling varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay gives a refreshing lemon citrus aroma which is in harmony with the lifted strawberry characters…
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Didier Pierson Leads the Future Taste of Champagne Frerejean Frères
Fine food and Champagne – It is the perfect combination I feel and if you can add to this a fine location and friends then we surely must be in a state of wine euphoria! The Champagne label Frerejean Frères which expresses itself with refreshing aromas and complex tastes were pleased to recently acquire the great…
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