UK ‘culture of wine’ central to Franciacorta’s export drive

Franciacorta is positioning itself as ideal for “a new drinking demographic”, with the UK at the forefront of a renewed export drive.

Sales of English and Welsh wine double in 2018

The English and Welsh wine industry produced a record-breaking amount of wine last year thanks to a frost-free spring and a long, mostly dry summer.

Guy Woodward: Champagne’s snobbery is in danger of bubbling over

GUY WOODWARD

Champagne Devaux appoints new president as Gillet steps down

Champagne Devaux has appointed Pascal Dubois as its new president following Laurent Gillet stepping down after more than 30 years.

Champagne Palmer unveils new state-of-the-art winery

Champagne Palmer & Co has unveiled its new state-of-the-art winery located outside of Reims and close to the house’s Grand and Premier Crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.

Veuve Clicquot launches 2008 vintage of Grand Dame Prestige Cuvée

Veuve Clicquot has announced the release of the 2008 vintage of its La Grande Dame Prestige Cuvée.

Prosecco driving growth in Irish wine market but Brexit remains a worry

The wine category in Ireland is “stable” but a love for prosecco is driving “strong growth”, according to the latest Wine Intelligence report on Ireland.

Q&A: Robin Copestick, co-managing director, Freixenet Copestick

It’s hard to overstate the impact that I Heart has had on the trajectory of Robin Copetsick’s business – formerly Copestick Murray and, as of January 1, Freixenet Copestick – and where it is today.

The Champagne Academy appoints new chair

The Champagne Academy has appointed Alice Archer as its new chair for 2019 taking over from Marcus Little.

Ruinart offers once in a lifetime trip to top UK sommelier

Time is running out to sign up for the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019, which will result in one young UK-based sommelier heading on an all-expenses paid trip to Champagne.

Champagne Castelnau appoints marketing and communications director

Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment Olivier Legrand.

Liberty takes on Piper-Heidsieck

Liberty Wines is bolstering its Champagne portfolio by taking on distribution for Piper-Heidsieck.

KFWE puts sparkling in the spotlight

Kosher Food and Wine Experience London (KFWE) has announced that all things sparkling will be a key element of this year’s show for the first time.

Q&A: Meritxell Juvé, chief executive, Juvé & Camps

Prosecco on the way out says Naked Wines

Sauvignon Blanc still reigns supreme as Britain’s favourite grape, while Prosecco is on the wane according to the latest from Naked Wines.

Moët & Chandon gears up for Christmas with pop-up in The Blind Pig

Moët & Chandon has extended its partnership with brand ambassador Jason Atherton with the launch of a pop-up in his The Blind Pig bar.

England sparkles in latest IWC round

Two English sparkling wines were awarded gold in the latest round of the International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Henkell & Co to be renamed Henkell Freixenet

Henkell & Co Sektkellerei and Freixenet SA will be known as Henkell Freixenet in the New Year to reflect the companies merging.

Champagnes and Chateaux launches online sales

Champagnes and Châteaux has revamped its website so it can sell bottles direct to consumers.

Simpsons releases its first sparkler

Kent estate Simpsons has released its first sparkling wine, six years after its founders branched out from the Languedoc in France to launch their first UK venture.