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Nyetimber reveals plans to grow exports

Published:  12 July, 2018

Nyetimber has revealed plans to expand its international reach with the aim growing its exports to 20% in the next 10 years.

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Lack of centralised name for English wine ‘huge lost opportunity’

Published:  09 July, 2018

The lack of a centralised name for English wine has been described as a “huge lost opportunity” and has spurred on research to unveil how to fulfil the category’s potential.

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English winemakers experiment with Charmat method

Published:  26 June, 2018

A number of English winemakers are breaking with convention to produce fizz made using a method more often associated with Prosecco.

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Plumpton College introduces awareness day to highlight ‘light strike’ damage

Published:  20 June, 2018

Plumpton College has, in partnership with Sparkling Wine World Championship (CSWWC) and Nyetimber introduced a ‘light strike’ awareness day coinciding with summer solstice - the longest day of the year.

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Gonzalez Byass turns focus on Champagne Deutz

Published:  19 June, 2018

Gonzalez Byass has turned the focus on Champagne Deutz with a summer push to promote the premium French fizz.

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Dom Pérignon reveals Vincent Chaperon to take over from Richard Geoffroy as Chef de Cave

Published:  18 June, 2018

Dom Pérignon has announced Vincent Chaperon is to take over as Chef de Cave in January succeeding Richard Geoffroy.

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Piper-Heidsieck promotes Séverine Frerson to Chef de Cave

Published:  15 June, 2018

Piper-Heidsieck has promoted Séverine Frerson to the role of Chef de Cave.

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Moët Hennessy appoints new president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company

Published:  14 June, 2018

Moët Hennessy has appointed its current Hennessy marketing director Thomas Moradpour as president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company.

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Big name Champagnes fare best as Brexit hits smaller players

Published:  01 June, 2018

Brexit-related inflation is hitting drinkers of cheaper and less well-known Champagnes hardest in the UK as sales of entry-level bottles continue to fall, while bigger name brands and more expensive cuvées are faring better.

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LWF: Nicolas Feuillatte targets UK on-trade as part of global investment strategy

Published:  24 May, 2018

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is looking to the UK to replicate its success in penetrating the US on-trade with the launch of channel-specific labels, backed by major ongoing investment, promising to deliver “Champagne for the many, not the few”.

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Castelnau launches second Hors Catégorie cuvée as it looks to double sales

Published:  25 April, 2018

Champagne Castelnau last night launched Hors Catégorie cuvée - the second prestige cuvée to be released as part of the premium collection.

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Harrods new Fine Wines and Spirits Rooms aims to educate and ‘break down barriers’

Published:  19 April, 2018

Luxury department store Harrods has reaffirmed its place as one of London’s premiere destinations for fine wines and spirits after unveiling its multi-million pound renovation.

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Comité Champagne signs up as WSET Corporate Patron

Published:  10 April, 2018

Comité Champagne has signed up as a bronze level Corporate Patron of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

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Champagnes and Châteaux adds l’Aventure Winery to portfolio

Published:  10 April, 2018

Champagnes and Châteaux has added Paso Robles agency l’Aventure Winery to its stable.

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Amathus Drinks to distribute Champagne Duval-Leroy

Published:  03 April, 2018

Amathus Drinks has announced a new partnership with Vertus producer Champagne Duval-Leroy.

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The Good Wine Shop launches third annual Grower Champagne Month

Published:  26 March, 2018

The Good Wine Shop has partnered with merchants and restaurants from across the industry to launch the third Grower Champagne Month campaign.

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Shaking up the sparkling wine market

Published:  20 March, 2018

It’s long been the case that Champagne sales are a barometer of the times, with a rise or fall in fortunes reflecting the performance of the broader economy. This has held true in the UK market through various recessions and dips, and the current downturn in Champagne sales is no exception.

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The Champagne Academy appoints new chairman

Published:  19 March, 2018

The Champagne Academy has appointed Marcus Little as its chairman for 2018.

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Bibendum adds 113 new wines

Published:  05 March, 2018

Bibendum has added 113 new wines to its portfolio ahead of its annual spring tasting next week.

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Maison Mumm launches ‘revolutionising’ cuvée

Published:  01 March, 2018

Maison Mumm has launched a cuvée aimed at redefining traditional perspectives on ageing Champagne.

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