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Hiroshima: Sandro Bottega presents ‘Spirit of Peace’

By Christopher Walkey / 22nd December 2017

It is always nice to receive samples and this time it was from Bottega with their ‘Spirit of Peace’ boxset: From Hiroshima, the capital of peace that has suffered the devastating effects of war, Italian distillery and winery Bottega sends out a message of brotherhood, promoting an art exhibition while fundraising for the local government.…

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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2017 Results

By Bernard Barbuk / 20th December 2017

The results are in from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2017. We would like to thank every wine label that submitted their wines to be judged by 36 of the world’s top wine professionals over two days at one of our main sponsors Marriott County Hall Hotel in Westminster. Each wine went through…

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Fine Fizz fit for Festive Fun

By Christopher Walkey / 15th December 2017

Over the last year or so I have done a lot of travelling and visiting many of the top sparkling wine regions of the world from exploring the family producers of Georgia to guided tours of the fabulous sparkling wines produced here on home soil. What sticks in my mind when it comes to sparkling…

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Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Cheese & Friends

By Christopher Walkey / 12th December 2017

We recently visited Gastronomica in Pimlico, London and following a taste through their cheese selection and sparkling wines, we had acquired the itch to re-visit and this time bring a host of wine and cheese critics for an afternoon of cheese and fizz pairing. The afternoon saw Christopher Walkey (Founder of Glass of Bubbly), Emma…

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Villa-Sandi – DOCG Superiore Millesimato Brut 2016 – Gold Summer Days

By Christopher Walkey / 8th December 2017

Congratulations to Villa-Sandi with their DOCG Superiore Millesimato Brut 2016 which received a Gold medal at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy to…

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Vinakoper – Capris Refošk – Trophy Fruity & Floral

By Christopher Walkey / 5th December 2017

Congratulations to Vinakoper with their Capris Refošk which received a Trophy at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards 2017. A panel of 36 top industry wine judges tasted all the entries for 2017 and were able to not only scores wines with medals, but also place them in to easy to understand categories such as…

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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly has been found!

By Christopher Walkey / 27th November 2017

Who does not enjoy a drop of fizz, the sparkling stuff, popping the Champagne open and pouring the bubbly? Just the thought of someone handing you a glass will bring a smile to your face. The UK itself loves Champagne and sparkling wines with 1.25 billion glasses of the stuff being consumed annually so recent…

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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2017 Results

By Christopher Walkey / 23rd November 2017

The results are in from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2017. We would like to thank every wine label that submitted their wines to be judged by 36 of the world’s top wine professionals over two days at one of our main sponsors Marriott County Hall Hotel in Westminster. Each wine went through…

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International launch of Cava de Paraje Calificado in London

By Christopher Walkey / 22nd November 2017

I was delighted to have been invited to the international launch of the all new Cava high quality classification that is Cava de Paraje Calificado. The Gherkin has held a few amazing tastings and launch events that I have attended in the past so myself along with several other top industry wine professionals gathered both excited and…

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