Christopher Walkey
A visit to L’Antica Quercia Prosecco
A wonderful Summer’s afternoon just north of Conegliano in the Prosecco Superiore region was spent at L’Antica Quercia winery and at once you felt at peace with yourself, a calmness came over you and nature felt a priority. Once again the wonderful Prosecco Consortium were my kind guided tour partner for the day and Mr Claudio Francavilla with L’Antica…
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A visit to Champagne Château de Boursault
It is certainly a wow factor when you get to visit Champagne Château de Boursault and that means both to the Champagne itself and to the tiny matter of the Château de Boursault that is a simply stunning property that has idyllic surroundings. Château de Boursault is a neo-Renaissance château that is located in Boursault which lays just…
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A visit to Borgoluce Prosecco
Borgoluce is one incredible winery estate in the DOCG region of Prosecco, but to be honest it also needs to be described as a location that contains everything needed for daily life thanks to pastures, woodlands, orchards, vineyards, dairies and much more. I was very pleased to be able to spend the whole morning with Mr Lodovico…
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A visit to Bisol Prosecco
It most certainly ranks as one of life greatest pleasures when you are sat enjoying a glass of Prosecco way up in the hills of Cartizze and this is exactly where I was most fortunate to spend a lazy afternoon with Gianluca Bisol who is the current president and CEO of Bisol Prosecco. What makes this Prosecco label…
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A visit to Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils
“It is essential for us to respect what nature has to offer, which enables us to produce high quality grapes.” Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils I was pleased to spend a lazy afternoon with Jean-Christophe Delavenne who is the latest wine-maker and fourth generation of the family Delavenne that have been making Champagne since 1884. This…
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A visit to Villa Sandi Prosecco
If you have never been there then I must say to you that the Prosecco region is really worth a visit and especially if you are keen on wine tourism. This world famous sparkling wine name holds for me some of the most breathtaking views in the world of wine, it is simply a dreamy…
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A visit to Champagne Jean Diot
“Pleasure and sharing is what makes our wines” Jean-Philippe Diot shares with me and a further quote that “Champagne was born to entertain us, to delight us and to gather us” tells you that this wine-maker holds his heart on his sleeve and his dedication is all towards the feelings that Champagne Jean Diot gives…
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A visit to Champagne Henri Giraud
With a glass of the Henri Giraud Grand Cru Fut de Chene in my hand I managed to quickly ask Claude Giraud, the current owner of Maison Henri Giraud Champagne a quick question during my recent tour of their properties in Aÿ: I am sure you have countless wonderful experiences drinking Champagne, but for you, which one…
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A visit to Champagne Faniel & Fils
What initially grabs you with Champagne Faniel & Fils is the character and permanent smile that Mathieu Faniel, the current wine-maker, has for you when you meet him and as he shows you his winery and his wines. The location of Faniel & Fils is in the wonderfully placed village of Cormoyeaux which is nestled in…
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