Oliver Walkey

Blood Orange Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 24th March 2023

You could call this a twist on the classic Mimosa, but that would be an understatement, it’s so much more than that, using the characteristics of Blood Orange to our advantage, we called in some help from a variety of other fruits to craft an exceptionally delicious and healthy-tasting cocktail, blending Sparkling Wine, Gin and…

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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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Discover The Artisan World – English Fizz and Scottish Food

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd March 2023

The Hamper, a luxury gift that offers an array of discovery to the receiver. What could be packed within? cheeses, chocolates, treats! We’re delving into the finest items of Scotland, and thanks to Clan Artisan, who have sourced these luxuries and packaged them up within hampers, we can enjoy them from our homes 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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English Sparkling Wine Food Pairings

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd March 2023

Enogastronomy = The Art Of Knowing How To Pair Wine With Food Making the connection between wine and food has for a long time been just a passion of wine and food lovers, but in recent years this art, or skill, for pairing wine with food has grown exponentially. Enogastronomy gained its popularity thanks to…

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A Blend Of Creations – Homegrown Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd March 2023

Being able to use you own homegrown ingredients in anything you create, gifts you an amazing feeling, knowing you’ve helped create what you’re about to enjoy, and that you’ve dedicated your own time and energy into helping something grow, it means a lot. This is what this Cocktail is all about, drawing on the creations…

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The Flavours of Cheese and Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 21st March 2023

The English and the Italians have something very delicious in common, an absolute love for Cheese and Sparkling Wine, it’s no wonder that the world of Enogastronomy, the fine art of pairing food with wine, is so popular, with the Charmat Method frequently accompanying creamy and crumbly cheese. Cheese and Sparkling Wine creates a wonderland…

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The Sweet Taste Of Jasmine’s Lips

By Oliver Walkey / 21st March 2023

Once in a while, you get a taste, a taste of something so out there that it stimulates every aspect of your mind and tongue, a taste so glorious that it requires a second sip. We’re exploring a range of Sparkling wines from the South American country of Argentina. The World of Wine and Argentina…

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Exploring Quebec – Canadian Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 21st March 2023

The city of Quebec in Canada is steadily becoming a known destination for good-quality Sparkling Wines and Wine tourism. In this article, we’ll discuss a little about the region of Quebec, along with meeting and tasting three Sparkling Wines from the region. Quebec This is the wine region we’ll be exploring today, Quebec now has…

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