Christopher Walkey
Champagne Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs 2006 Launch London
I am sure that many in the industry will agree that there is not a day that goes past where a wine tasting event, wine label launch or a master class is taking place in London. As I gather my notes from the previous days tastings and events I attended, tasting many varied bubbly, I…
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So What is a Good Vintage Champagne?
Let us start by declaring to what exactly a vintage Champagne is which is not that a vintage means old but that it is made from the grapes of only one year’s harvest, whereas non-vintage Champagne is a blend of different years’ harvest. It is down to the winemaker themselves to declare which year should…
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Does the type of glass you choose effect the taste of Champagne?
Firstly I would say that outside of the glass that you are drinking the Champagne from, many other factors will have an effect on what your bubbly tastes like. I’ve tasted 1,000’s of different Champagne and sparkling wines in many varied locations, sometimes what has the biggest effect is when and where you are drinking…
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Which Champagne or Sparkling Wine to Suit your Celebration
Well the good news is that in most occasions we tend to associate Champagne & Sparkling Wines with good moods, fine times and happy experiences, rarely do we pair bubbly with anything less than a smile raising situation. I see sparkling wines, especially the word Champagne, as not only a wine, but also a state of…
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How to Easily Identify Good Champagne
I am sure that many will say that all Champagne is good. Who can ever refuse a glass of bubbly and who would dare say that such a prestigious wine could ever be bad, but just like most things in life, from clothing to cars, from holidays to watches, there are many types and many…
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5 Important Factors in Producing Good Champagne
Champagne is a wonderful thing to study, from enjoying tasting the many varied labels and varieties to looking in to how it is made and the people behind producing some of the world’s finest labels. Not only is Champagne steeped in history, but the complex way that it is made means that it’s superior taste…
Read MoreWhy No Red Champagne or Rosé Prosecco in 2016?
This is a topic that many people ask and are usually still baffled by, many will obviously just assume that there are indeed rosé Prosecco’s and no real need for a red Champagne as they are so used to seeing just white or rosé. If you think about things, the three main grapes used in…
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Surprising #DidYouKnow Facts about Champagne
Champagne holds centuries of history and a lifetime of education for any wine loving enthusiast. There are thousands of labels to taste and enjoy and 100,000’s of people work within the industry sector internationally. With these kind of stats behind it, Champagne can no doubt offer out some very surprising and interest facts so here…
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Win a Prosecco Gift Set (NOW CLOSED)
A delicious Prosecco with only 3 grams of sugar per litre sounds too good to be true. However, Cirotto, an artisan winery from the Asolo DOCG region, have managed to achieve it with their new Prosecco Superiore Extra Brut launched this year. Having hardly any sugar, leaves no room for error in the winemaking process. …
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