Hands up who was watching The Apprentice last night on BBC? The teams had to promote awareness of English sparkling wine.
Corollary Wines purchases site to develop Oregon’s first estate dedicated to sparkling wine
Willamette Valley wine producer, Corollary Wines, has purchased 57 acres in Eola-Amity Hills with the aim to develop the state’s first property dedicated exclusively to sparkling wines.
Nyetimber announces new CEO Richard Carter
Nyetimber has announced the appointment of Richard Carter as CEO of the company with effect from July this year, as he joins from his role of director of global communications at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Martini has announced that all its Asti grape suppliers are on track to being certified sustainable by Equalitas in 2021.
Putin anti-champagne law sparks controversy
A new law in Russia ordering French champagne to be labelled sparkling wine has caused unrest among producers.
Henkell Freixenet reports 7.4% sales decline for 2020
Henkell Freixenet has reported that net sales decreased by 7.4% year-on-year in 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic caused bars and restaurants to close for several months.
Ferrari Trento plans global expansion after Formula One deal
Drinks International caught up with Ferrari Trento chief executive Matteo Lunelli to learn more about the brand’s new Formula One sponsorship deal.
Freixenet Copestick celebrates strong Christmas trading
Freixenet Copestick cemented its status as the UK’s leading supplier of sparkling wine by increasing sales 21% over the Christmas trading period.
Champagne sales soar as Brits find cause for celebration
UK retailers enjoyed soaring sales of Champagne and sparkling wine as the country basked in warm weather during the four weeks to September 5.
Black Chalk makes inroads into Japanese sparkling wine market
English sparkling wine producer Black Chalk has announced plans to set up an office in Tokyo as it bids to crack the Japanese market.
Prosecco DOCG achieved record sales in 2019
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG produced and sold a record 92 million bottles in 2019 after enjoying a large harvest the previous year.
A leading English sparkling wine producer has predicted that the county’s production levels will double in the next decade.
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber expects to increase its production capacity by 220,000 bottles per year after expanding into Kent.
Champagne: Pick of the sparklers
With the term ‘sparkling’ gaining credence in wines from England, Canada and Spain, champagne can’t afford to rest on its laurels. Jamie Goode reports
Nyetimber to launch second Tillington vintage
English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber has announced the launch of its second Tillington Single Vineyard vintage.
Simpsons Wine prepares second vineyard site
The Simpsons Wine Estate is starting on ‘phase two’ of its sparkling wine development by preparing its second vineyard site for plantation in mid May.
Kingsland Drinks unveils sparkling new line
Kingsland Drinks has this week unveiled its carbonation line, making it the ‘first UK bottler company to sparkle wine’.
Champagne versus English sparkling wine - at cricket
Champagne Pol Roger has arranged a cricket match between Champagne and English sparkling wine.
Sparkling wine, spirits and beer drive UK market growth
The UK alcohol market has returned to growth following years of continuous decline, according to the latest WSTA market report.
The Queen to name ship with English fizz
The Queen will name the new P&O Cruises vessel Britannia in Southampton, on Tuesday (March 10) with English sparkling wine from Wiston Estate.
Sparkling wine drinking is growing in the US
Sparkling wine consumption in the US is growing, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.
Bonhams to auction methuselah of Pol Roger 2004
A methuselah of Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2004 - estimated at £5,000-£10,000 - is to be auctioned at Bonhams, London on September 11, in aid of the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation.
Best sparkling wines in the world
The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships has announced its medal results of the 2014 competition.
Sparkling wine: A world turned upside down
The face of sparkling wine could change as global warming takes hold. Hamish Smith investigates
Prosecco consortium launches website in Chinese
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg consortium has launched its website in Chinese.
Champagne exports up 3.4%, UK leads the way
The Comite Champagne, the generic body for Champagne producers, has announced today (March 13) that the world exports have risen 3.4% by value, despite a 4 million drop in shipped bottles.
Ruinart launches Dom Ruinart Rosé 1998
Maison Ruinart, which claims to be the oldest champagne house (established in 1729), has announce the launch of the latest vintage of its prestige cuvée Dom Ruinart Rosé 1998 to the UK market.
Herbert Hall to make fizz for Prince Charles
The boutique sparkling wine producer, Herbert Hall Wines, has been selected to make an English Sparkling Wine Cuvée for The Prince of Wales’s Highgrove brand.
Sparkling wine
Susanne Stauß takes a closer look at the global sparkling wine market
Jubilee celebrations lift gin and sparking sales
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says gin and sparkling wine sales increased in the UK during the run up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
UK: Nyetimber gets new livery
English sparkling wine Nyetimber has revamped its packaging in time for the UK’s summer of celebrations.
Sparkling sparkles in US
US consumption of imported sparkling wine will reach new heights in 2012 due to the increased penetration of prosecco and cava, says Wine Intelligence.
EPI completes Piper-Heidsieck purchase
Rémy Cointreau has completed the sale of all the shares in Piper-Heidsieck-Compagnie Champenoise to the EPI Group (Européenne de Participations Industrielles).
Brazil emerges as imported wine market
Brazilians are increasingly turning to wine as their beverage of choice, according to consumer research published by Wine Intelligence.