The Aussie wine brand ranked number 24 in Drinks International’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2022 with Casillero del Diablo’s brand owner, Conha y Toro, placing 12th. Yellow Tail’s strength in the US market cemented its top spot in the global ranking, with Barefoot closing out the medal positions of the world’s most powerful wine brands, having risen every year from its 13th position in 2019.

Created by winemakers and plant scientists, the Blurred Vines range blends cold-brewed rare teas, active botanical extracts, fruits and ferments to produce a complex drinking experience that satisfies the wine consumption moment. Three Spirits has launched two Blurred Vines expressions, Spark, which offers an alternative to sparkling Rosé, and Sharp which the brand describes as “elegant and crisp with soft floral spritz and high minerality”.

Now in its 12th year, The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands is a list of the 50 most admired wine producers from around the globe. The list is voted for by an Academy of leading wine buyers, sommeliers, wholesalers, bar owners, Masters of Wine, writers and educators from six continents around the world. Torres impressed the Academy with its consistency and quality…

A total of 71 per cent of total sales were registered in international markets with double-digit growth enjoyed in the United States (40 per cent), Belgium (11.6 per cent), Austria (65.6 per cent), Brazil (37.7 per cent), and Poland (27.4 per cent). “The international presence of Cava demonstrates its power as a brand in diverse territories on a global scale,” said Javier Pagés, president of…

Champagne Telmont has a sustainable focus and aims to convert its entire vineyard to 100% organic agriculture by 2025 and assist its partner growers with the full conversion of their vines by 2031. Since June 2021, Telmont has banned gift boxes and ceased buying clear bottles made from 0% recycled glass to reduce waste. “Champagne Telmont, together with its…

The burnt orange, deep purple, and Graham green tube have been created using handmade marbled paper and embossed in designs inspired by Porto’s wrought-iron balconies and traditional Portuguese tiles called azulejos.  “We are very proud of the incredibly positive response to Graham’s 2015 Late Bottled Vintage Port over the last two years,” said Vicky Symington, 5th generation of the Symington family and Graham’s brand marketing…

The transaction took place on 14 January and Freixenet Copestick is the UK and Ireland arm of Henkell Freixenet. Bolney, located near Brighton, was founded in 1972 by Janet and Rodney Pratt and is now run by their daughter Samantha Linter. Robin Copestick, managing director of Freixenet Copestick, said: “When we first saw Bolney Wine Estate, we…