Christopher Walkey
A Hotel with a Bubbly feel right next door to Stansted Airport
I have visited many hotels across the UK and internationally, many have merits on views, location, wine list, foods, exclusivity, price, owners and many more factors that leads to a happy stay and most certainly a good review on TripAdvisor. So, how about a hotel that can tick the appropriate boxes when you are looking…
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English Sparkling Wine… Then, Now and Beyond
England. The country where we put the kettle on in a crisis, the changing of the guard, where full English breakfast is enjoyed, disappointing World Cup performances suffered, wonderful rolling countryside, fish and chips, Morris dancing and just tucked in behind them all, a growing gem that is English Sparkling Wine. Christopher Walkey explores the…
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When Gin meets Fizz
Many of us love cocktails, especially when we are out with our friends and we are gazing through the drinks menu. It’s the cheeky option by ordering a cocktail, the I dare you to try that one or I want to treat myself fuel to get the party going. They have names which we would…
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Interview with Antoine Roland-Billecart of Champagne Billecart-Salmon
“We are different, we have over ten cuvées, most of the competition will only ever have five or six.” Antoine Roland-Billecart On a fresh winter afternoon, we took up the invitation from Champagne Billecart-Salmon to attend a fine lunch and master at The River Cafe by The Thames, London. A perfect menu, an impressive guest…
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Villa Sandi Acquire 50 Hectares in Friuli Region
Villa Sandi recorded an extremely positive performance in 2016 with 20% increase in revenue on the previous year. The positive trend was… marked by the success of Prosecco in all markets, but was also supported by a strategy focused on important investments, innovation and a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and environment safeguard. Villa Sandi…
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A ‘Smashing Time’ at The Savoy for Nyetimber gets them Barred
There is nothing like a bit of positive press to help excel your brand, in fact some people can even deal with negative press and still turn in round in their favour, but has this news story regarding The Savoy and Nyetimber gone that bit too far and left a door open for other English…
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Sushi and Sparkling Wines
Many readers will be just like me and can never say no to sushi! The beauty of sushi is that it caters for many people’s dietary requirements and there really is a limitless recipe list on how to enjoy this popular Japanese cuisine. We were invited by YouMeSushi to taste a selection of the sushi…
Read MoreChampagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting and Summit London 2017
Please email [email protected] for your ticket and to book Free Pour / Stands. It’s the big one! The Spring 2017 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting and introducing the International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Summit on April 24th 2017 at Le Meridien Piccadilly Hotel in London. Download the full brochure here Discover 100’s of sparkling wines…
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International Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017
Importantly: What benefits do you get by entering? We have tried to develop an innovative approach to how we judge Champagne and Sparkling Wines with a focus on communicating results to the people that matter, the end consumers. We are searching for The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly and this interests consumer read media outlets…
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