Christopher Walkey
A visit to Tenuta 2Castelli Prosecco
Here is a winery that is backed by both entrepreneurial spirit and innovation yet delivering tradition and respect for the environment. “A dream born from the earth” is one of their motto’s and it is clear to see from your initial visit as the main winery constructed in 2011/12 blends in secretly within the scenery with its…
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A visit to Ca’Salina Prosecco
Characters in the wine industry are always important and at Ca’Salina there is a most pleasant and welcoming one in Mr Gregorio Bortolin who is the current owner of this winery in heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone. As we were driving to see Gregorio Bortolin, who I had never met before, Renata from the Prosecco Consortium alerted me that I…
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A visit to Sorelle Bronca Prosecco
“Quality is our obsession, our greatest satisfaction and our passport to the world. From our own vineyards and deep passion for our work we produce wines we are proud of.” A nice morning was spent with a group of ladies making a real impact in the Prosecco Superiore market, especially when it comes to the number 68……
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A visit to Exton Park Vineyard English Sparkling Wine
I get to hear a lot about Exton Park Vineyard for their team are always very active when it comes to industry tastings and sharing news and updates online. I was only recently on my ‘A Visit to‘ series in Champagne and I noted a bottle of Exton Park Vineyard in one of the Champagne houses fridge…
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Glass of Bubbly Trade Tasting Manchester
Fizz Guru proudly welcomes Glass of Bubbly to the North of England with its very first regional industry tasting event in Manchester Exhibitors are now being invited to take advantage of exceptionally priced tables at early bird prices that give an opportunity to showcase up to eight bottles of champagne or sparkling wine. Spaces are…
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A visit to Mongarda Prosecco
Mongarda Winery is located in the Valdobbiadene region which quite literally translates for all those fizz lovers out there as the Superiore area for Prosecco production – Where quality meets traditions and expertise over just quantity. I was delighted to be welcomed by and shown around the winery and vineyards plus have a private tasting with magnificent views with the daughter of the…
Read MoreThe best of Prosecco comes from Cartizze
“Even though I have only just arrived, I already know that I need to come back again as no amount of time is ever going to be enough to explore the pleasures of this magnificent wine region.” Cartizze region, Italy: quote by Christopher Walkey. Simply breath taking and it plays with your heart strings are two of many…
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A visit to L’Antica Quercia Prosecco
A wonderful Summer’s afternoon just north of Conegliano in the Prosecco Superiore region was spent at L’Antica Quercia winery and at once you felt at peace with yourself, a calmness came over you and nature felt a priority. Once again the wonderful Prosecco Consortium were my kind guided tour partner for the day and Mr Claudio Francavilla with L’Antica…
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A visit to Champagne Château de Boursault
It is certainly a wow factor when you get to visit Champagne Château de Boursault and that means both to the Champagne itself and to the tiny matter of the Château de Boursault that is a simply stunning property that has idyllic surroundings. Château de Boursault is a neo-Renaissance château that is located in Boursault which lays just…
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