Christopher Walkey
A wine tour offering the splendours of Friuli and Zonin1821
Having explored much of Europe on the pursuit of fine wines, Italy is right near the top for both choice and tastes. Now when Zonin1821 came along with an invite that included the chance to experience the splendours of Italy such as fine ham, sparkling wines, cheese, coffee and more then you’d have to reckon on…
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Graphic Ice range from Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
I’m not sure how many readers will agree that Champagne is something that should be served on the rocks as such, but this trend is certainly one that is growing so where there is a demand there will always be a ready supply! Veuve Clicquot and Moet & Chandon are two well known brands to…
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A week of English Sparkling Wine starts with Greyfriars
Who does not enjoy a glass of bubbly and what better way to celebrate English (Sparkling) Wine Week (27th May – 4th June) than by opening a bottle of Greyfriars rosé brut and what a perfect setting is one of those warm early Summer’s evening picnics. As the sun sets offering its warm rays and…
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Champagne Castelnau Launches New Branding
Who can ever resist an evening of Champagne in London? Thought so! So off we went to attend the launch of the re-branded Champagne Castelnau at Sakagura restaurant on Heddon Street, just off from Regent Street. A great many of their labels were on show to include some rarer vintages and a jeroboam of 1990.…
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Just how good is English Sparkling Wine? Just ask the French…
We are all well aware of the qualities that Champagne holds as a wine and how the heavily protected region of France produces many award winning wines and traditions for the world to enjoy. Now, not so far behind, especially with its wines, is English sparkling and so much so is its rise to fame…
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100’s of Global Sparkling Wines Showcased at Glass of Bubbly tasting 2017
It’s Spring time and that can only mean there’s some great annual tastings hitting the world of wine in London and Monday 24th of April it was the turn of the Glass of Bubbly International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Trade tasting and launch of the International Summit at Le Meridien Piccadilly Hotel, London. Months of…
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A Touch of Frost Bites in to Champagne
A touch of frost, that cold morning of spectacular views, especially within the country, is what is a curse to many farmers and growers and it can have a bitter effect in the world of growing grapes for producing wine. The Champagne region has once again suffered with a late frost which has caused losses…
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Blue Cheese & Red Sparkling Wine
Well for sure many of you will already be offering me advice of enjoying some fine port to run alongside blue cheese and in deed I have enjoyed a few times such pairings and they have always been enjoyable. Having tasted many varieties of sparkling wines from our growing choice of growers from around the…
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Enjoy Champagne & Sparkling Wines by the River Thames with Gillray’s
For anyone that enjoys walking the wonderful and diverse streets of London will know very well that Westminster Bridge is one of the busiest spots for tourists. A famous landmark that connects Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey with the London Eye and most importantly, for those seeking culinary and sparkling wine delights, the Marriott County Hall…
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