The main objective of this plan is that Champagne remains always available, desirable and exemplary. In addition, the Comité Champagne will increase its annual budget by an additional €10 million (approx. £8.9 million), which will be invested in areas including R&D, sustainability and strengthening its foundational missions.   “The investment we make embodies the social responsibility of our sector,” said David Chatillon, president of…

  Sandrine Sommer, chief sustainability officer of Moët Hennessy, said the certifications are “key steps to decreasing our environmental footprint while regenerating our soils and taking care of our winegrowers.  “Obtaining these two labels in France and in Argentina does not only validate our sustainable practices but also enhances the vineyards’ credibility as responsible actors in our field,” Sommer added. Château…

The rosé sparkling wine is produced exclusively from Hambledon’s own estate on the chalk slopes of Windmill Down. Ian Kellett, owner and managing director of Hambledon, said: “This a major step for us as we keep building the most iconic collection of world-class English sparkling wines.”  This first version of the Première Cuvée Rosé is a blend based on the 2016 harvest,…

Offering design flexibility that makes the product suited to a contemporary new build as well as a traditional, period property, the UnSpiral Cellar is composed of a range of 38 ready-made and interchangeable modular pieces, which can be arranged to create countless design configurations.  Lucy Hargreaves, managing director at Spiral Cellars, said: “We couldn’t be more excited for the launch of UnSpiral Cellar,…

The programme, with a mission to show port’s relevance to a modern, younger audience in an engaging and contemporary way, will return on 3-6 July 2023 and will feature a selection of the top sommeliers from Asia and America in addition to those from across Europe. Its work so far has focused on teaching wine professionals and enthusiasts about port and the Douro…

The official toast of F1, Ferrari Trento is auctioning a total of 18 Ferrari Trento Blanc de Blancs bottles, signed by the top three drivers from each race after the podium celebrations.  Matteo Lunelli, CEO and president of Ferrari Trento, said: “We are proud to support the important work of Race Against Dementia in its quest for speed and innovation…

The micro-terroir 2021 edition follows releases in 2011, 2015, 2016, and 2017 using grapes produced in less than three hectares of vineyards at Graham’s principal estate – Quinta dos Malvedos. “The hand-built stone terraces at Quinta dos Malvedos have long been prized by my family for producing wines with an incredibly unique profile, which is entirely distinct from the rest of the estate,” said head…