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Chambord and Fizz

By Christopher Walkey / 30th July 2018

I totally get why some people in the world of sparkling wines including producers would prefer that their wines are enjoyed as they are, though many of us will still look to enjoy our fizz in cocktails. A cocktail can be something we have got all the ingredients for and we follow a strict recipe…

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Hush Heath English Sparkling Wine Set to Expand

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th July 2018

Hush Heath Estate in Kent is set to unveil the family company’s new winery in August 2018. In addition to the considerable expansion of the winery itself, the development includes a new shop, a 200-seater tasting room and an upstairs terrace bar. In response to the international demand for English wine and wine tourism, the…

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Cheering for Cups

By Bernard Barbuk / 26th July 2018

Cups are bubbling Summer drinks from long ago: mixed, iced, sweetened, always with fresh fruits, always made in quantity, always presented in ceramic or glass jugs or bowls decorated with garlands of herbs.  Never with bitters or Vermouth.  And though spirits and liqueurs are often part of the recipe, Cups are wine-based, cider-based, beer-based.  Never,…

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Nicole Wolbers DipWSET

By Christopher Walkey / 23rd July 2018

Finalist of the Champagne Scholarship and WSET Diploma holder, German based wine educator, wine blogger and consultant for fine wine. Judging at numerous regarded wine competitions throughout Europe. Blog and events featuring Premium German Sparkling wine from the only platform within Germany educating about sparkling wines.

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Ken Davey

By Christopher Walkey / 23rd July 2018

Ex KPMG and Founder & Managing Director of the Smarter Group of Companies. Founder of Smarter Grower Champagne.

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Michael Edwards enjoys a glass of The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly over some Q&A’s

By Christopher Walkey / 23rd July 2018

Though the wine world currently seems to be somewhat crowded with wine connoisseurs and experts, there is still a select few individuals that command the greatest of respect within the industry of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, one being Michael Edwards, a regular face at invited Champagne tastings and press tours. Michael was once the chief inspector…

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Former Private Members Bar at Top of Gherkin Open to Public

By Christopher Walkey / 20th July 2018

There are some amazing locations to enjoy a glass of bubbly across London and I am lucky that many of them I have visited and enjoyed the far reaching views from The Shard to The Nat West Tower, I have also enjoyed many a private Champagne event chez the top of the Gherkin as an…

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Relax & Dine with Fine Wine at 28º–50º Wine Workshop and Kitchen Marylebone

By Christopher Walkey / 19th July 2018

London has a wide array of probably every worldwide cuisine along with a wine choice in the 100,000’s so sometimes it is very much a complicated affair in choosing which to visit and enjoy fine dining with wines. From prominent high street locations to tucked away and secluded tiny boutique premises, it is never a…

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Le Marche wine region vineyards and mountains

Le Marche, Central Italy Great Sparkling wines, chiselled from the heart. Part 1 of 3

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 17th July 2018

A lot has been written about Italy over the years, that’s for sure and even more about Italian wine! We all buy it, drink it and for the most part, love it! But maybe it’s time to back up a little and ask ourselves, are we really getting the best of what Italy has to…

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