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English Sparkling Wine Classifications

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd March 2023

English Sparkling Wine can only be made in the Traditional Method, (the way they make Champagne), if an English Winery wanted to make their Sparkling Wine in the Charmat/Tank Method (the way they make Prosecco) they can’t label themselves as English Sparkling Wine, instead, they must state something different, like Sparkling Wine Made In England.…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Daniela Shelton

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd March 2023

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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In Spring We Rise Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 20th March 2023

The blossoming of the flowers, the buzz of the bees, the awakening of animals from hibernation and more sunlight during the day, this can only mark the beginning of the beautiful season of Spring Time, oh Spring Time. One of the most associated things with Spring is the rise of a wonderful array of flowers,…

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Grower Champagne Patrick Boivin

Champagne Patrick Boivin: Le Clos 667

By Christopher Walkey / 16th March 2023

I recently initiated a discussion in one of my Facebook groups, Champagne Collectors, regarding the preferences towards Clos / Single Vineyards, Vintage and Prestige. Currently (11/01/2023) that survey asking people what they would rather spend more on is Vintage at 55%, Clos / Single Vineyards at 35% and Prestige at 10%. There are also some…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Giuseppe Lavacca

By Oliver Walkey / 15th March 2023

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Abstract Art Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 9th March 2023

How does combining a Prosecco with a Gin which was created with the sole purpose of encapsulating Italy and accompanying Fizz sound to you? It sounds like a perfect match for me, and when looking upon some amazing Abstract Art, what could do better, enticing your aroma, palate and sight, all you need now is…

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Champagne Roger Constant Lemaire and Toast Toppings

Toast Toppings and Champagne

By Christopher Walkey / 9th March 2023

Though we primarily think of toast at breakfast time, in fact it is quite a popular food throughout the day and regularly partnering dishes from canapés to main dishes. Surprisingly, toast sits in second place for the most popular breakfast choice with us Brits thus seeing cereal taking the top spot, nonetheless 12 million loaves…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Nicola D’Ascenzo

By Oliver Walkey / 8th March 2023

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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sparkling sake

Sparkling Sake

By Christopher Walkey / 2nd March 2023

Wine is made from grapes right? Well yes, that is most certainly correct, but we must also add that not all wines are made from grapes! 24,535 in 1,000 metric tonnes is the annual global grape production as stated by statista in 2021 with China being the leading country by over four times its nearest…

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