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Interview With The CEO Of Chapel Down

By Oliver Walkey / 27th October 2023

There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Champagne, and although it still has some way to go in convincing the rest of the world, to the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving with each year…

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Halloween Cocktails – Outlast

By Oliver Walkey / 21st October 2023

“Here Little Pig” We’re back from the dead, crafting a whole new exciting range of Halloween Cocktails, we’ve chosen some of the best Halloween films or video games and created a perfect Cocktail to accompany them, working alongside different wineries and distilleries, I’ll give you a little history into each film and the know-how to…

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Halloween Cocktails – Alien

By Oliver Walkey / 20th October 2023

“In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream.” We’re back from the dead, crafting a whole new exciting range of Halloween Cocktails, we’ve chosen some of the best Halloween films or video games and created a perfect Cocktail to accompany them, working alongside different wineries and distilleries, I’ll give you a little history into each…

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The Bubbling Elegance of South African Méthode Cap Classique

By Gerhard Perold & Michelle Cheyne / 27th September 2023

A Journey Through Its Key Regions. South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse terroirs, has firmly established itself on the global wine map. While the country is renowned for its bold reds and elegant whites, one category that has been quietly stealing the spotlight is Méthode Cap Classique (MCC). MCC is South Africa’s…

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Trento D.O.C – A Sparkling Journey Through Italian Excellence

By Filippo Magnani DipWSET / 24th August 2023

Italy is renowned for its incredible wines, and one region that truly stands out is Trento. Located in the picturesque Trentino-Alto Adige region, Trento was voted Wine Region of the Year in 2020 but it still remains a hidden gem for many sparkling wine enthusiasts. Trento D.O.C wines have a long and storied history that…

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A Trip To Ferrari Trento – Discovering The Dream

By Oliver Walkey / 28th July 2023

I had the pleasure of joining Ferrari Trento and the Lunelli Family in the mountain and vineyard rich area of TrentoDoc, you can spend every day looking at images of Trento and its incredible mountains, but nothing compares to seeing them in person, whether it be on the ground walking within the vineyards, or high…

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Vineyard Manager at Squerryes – Richard Dyson

By Oliver Walkey / 28th July 2023

Without the grape, wine can’t be created, so each year an army of Vineyard Managers venture out into the vines to care, tend and nurture the growth of the grapes, to help the winemakers produce an exceptional glass of bubbly. This series of Vineyard Manager Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills…

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BLT and English Fizz

By Oliver Walkey / 25th July 2023

The BLT, a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich Little evidence for the BLT sandwich exists prior to 1900, the story begins with some added ingredients, it was in the 1903 Good Housekeeping Everyday Cook Book, that a recipe for a club sandwich included bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a slice of turkey sandwiched between two…

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A Taste Of The Mediterranean – Croatia

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd June 2023

The Mediterranean Sea is the lifeblood to a lot of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, it is one of the most desired locations to live, overlooking a gorgeous crystal blue sea with a shining sun, fresh food, outstanding sparkling wine and a vast array of people visiting from around the world. In this…

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