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Hint of Spice Levels in Sparkling Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 4th May 2021

Spices come in many different forms and expressions with a long history attached. Be it from heat levels to colouring to a past showing connections to religious rituals and also including the likes of medicines, cosmetics and even perfume production. Nearly every kitchen will have a collection of spices to enhance food preparation and serving,…

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Whitefish and Sea Breeze Dinner

By Oliver Walkey / 30th April 2021

A taste of the sea, both on the plate and in the glass, the Sea Breeze category is really useful in helping find the best Champagnes and Sparkling Wines that inherit the taste of the sea or salty sea air, I recently paired the Trophy Sea Breeze Winner with two Salmon dishes which had great…

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The Art of The Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 29th April 2021

The majestic flavours that a cocktail can produce are worth the time it takes to make, there are professions and classes in the art of making cocktails because when you get the perfect mix, you taste a little bit of heaven. You’re not going to enjoy every cocktail and you’re not always going to feel…

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Sea Breeze Category Medal Winners 2021

Sea Breeze Levels in Sparkling Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 26th April 2021

The idea behind the Sea Breeze category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards is to identify those sparkling wines that conjure up the refreshing experience of the salty sea air you breathe as you take a walk on the beach on a breezy day. Surprising as it may seem, many wines, especially whites, give out…

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The Perfect Sea Breeze Dinner

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd April 2021

If you live by the sea or just want to be reminded of the sea air and the whole atmosphere, then I’m going to put together a delicious dinner with a Trophy Winning Champagne in the Sea Breeze category. Sea Breeze When you taste this wine you will imagine yourself standing on the beach and…

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Ratafia Champenois Awards 2022

By Christopher Walkey / 19th April 2021

Following on from the resounding success of the 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards held in London that saw over 70 unique labels entering we are now pleased to be working on the 2022 Ratafia Champenois Awards. 2020 saw Champagne Dumangin & Fils winning the titles of The World’s Finest Ratafia with their 16ans single barrel –…

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Summer Trifle Prosecco Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 13th April 2021

Who doesn’t love a Summer Trifle, a combination of delicious strawberries and cream, YUM!, and who here wants to be able to enjoy the beautiful flavours in a glass with some bubbly Sparkling Wine? The Infusionist is known for putting some great flavours into their liqueurs and sometimes going over and above in creating some…

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How Creamy is your Sparkling Wine

Creamy Levels in Sparkling Wines

By Christopher Walkey / 12th April 2021

Quite the opposite to the zesty and zingy style will be the ‘creamy’ description for sparkling wines, the more relaxing glass of bubbly, the take your time over to enjoy example which does call of the winemaker that little bit more effort and patience to achieve… Sparkling wines are ever so expressive in aromas and…

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Strawberry Fizz Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 9th April 2021

With Summer approaching the one thing that can always bring a smile to someone’s face is a good drink, a good cocktail, a good fizz cocktail. The Strawberry   Six Facts Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. A single average strawberry can contain around 200 seeds. One acre of land can…

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