Oliver Walkey

Apple Day Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 14th October 2020

An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away is the famous saying we’ve probably all heard, but how many of you know about Apple Day? If you’ve never been a fan of apples, then this article might not be for you, depending on if adding one to a Cocktail would change your mind or not.…

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My WSET Level 2 Weekend at Villa Sandi

By Oliver Walkey / 28th September 2020

I’ve been writing articles about Champagne and Sparkling wine for over a year now and I’ve learned a lot over that time, from the different methods to make Sparkling Wine, why Fitz can’t be called English Sparkling Wine, ranging up to marketing and how to make my articles more engaging. But I’ve still got a…

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Aldi Prosecco Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 21st September 2020

Aldi has always been a great place to go if you are looking to create a delicious affordable Cocktail, we’ve done some in the past with two other articles here: Fizzy Liqueur Cocktails From Aldi & Christmas Liqueurs From Aldi There are two great liqueurs that we have used here at Glass of Bubbly, including…

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Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book

By Oliver Walkey / 18th September 2020

Thomas Shelby has gotten The Shelby Company Ltd to create a Cocktail book, including 40 Cocktails with their own original names. This Cocktail book is set to release on the 20th of October 2020, so you can immerse yourself while watching the show, whether you’re starting from the beginning, still catching up, or preparing for…

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Rosé Champagne and Chocolate

By Oliver Walkey / 16th September 2020

We’ve paired Champagne with Chocolate and Prosecco with Chocolate before, but never with Rosé Champagne, so I’m looking forward to the red fruit flavours that will be hopefully added to the Chocolate. After our 50 Shades of Rosé Tasting, where Fox & Fox Mosaic Rosé Brut 2015 won first place, we put aside and paired…

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The Colonist Sparkling Wine Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 14th September 2020

The British, Spanish, French and Portuguese all fought over the Newfoundland of America, all the way from Canada down to Argentina, they fought long and hard in the ocean and on foreign lands, but one such fight took place in Jamaica in 1655, at the time, under Spanish rule, the British decided to take Jamaica to…

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A Trip To Champagne Roger Brun

By Oliver Walkey / 10th September 2020

Home to The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly of 2019 Champagne Roger Brun‘s Réserve Familiale 2004 Vintage took home The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Trophy in 2019 and has seen great success, with only a very small collection left. Arriving at Champagne Roger Brun, you can see their certificates in the window showing that…

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A Trip To Champagne Château de Boursault

By Oliver Walkey / 10th September 2020

Château de Boursault is home to one of the most famous Châteaux in Champagne. In the small wine-growing village of Boursault, the château proudly dominates the left bank of the Marne Valley, 10km west of Epernay. Château de Boursault is situated higher than most other wineries we’ve visited, with the views from the château overlooking…

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A Trip To Champagne Autréau

By Oliver Walkey / 4th September 2020

Laurent Autréau, owner of Champagne Autréau, to me is a man who knows how he wants to make his Champagne and with goals to produce 1 million bottles, it’s clear his method is paying off. Laurent took us on a tour of his winery, showing off his cellars, bottling and labelling station, as well as…

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