The sales result comes after three quarters of top-line growth tempered by the three months to the end of December where sales declined by 4.4%. The group has attributed its growth performance to the strength of its premium and above brands which saw value sales rise by 4.3%, “During 2025, Viña Concha y Toro demonstrated the strength of its business strategy,” said chief executive Eduardo…

While there is plenty of flux in the now 40-strong list, Louis Roederer’s consistent success is mirrored across the top four, which remains unchanged since 2024. Louis Roederer has topped each list since 2018, with Krug and Bollinger completing the podium for the third year in a row. To collate the list, Drinks International polls several hundred of the world’s most knowledgeable champagne voices, including…

In 2018, Henkell & Co Group and Freixenet joined forces with a 50/50 split of Freixenet shares, entering a partnership with the Ferrer and Bonet families as remaining shareholders.  With the completion of the transaction, Henkell Freixenet assumes full ownership of the Spanish cava house.  Ferrer will remain closely connected to the business, taking on the role of honorary president of Freixenet…

Joining Tejo’s existing three recognised terroirs, Bairro, Campo and Charneca, Serras is the oldest in terms of vineyard age. The new terroir has been named Serras translating to mountains in English, to reflect its mountainous nature, with vineyards planted on slopes and plateaus, and a higher average altitude than the other terroirs of 232 metres.  Covering just 375 hectares, Serras is home to…

The 2026 honour, conferred by the organisers of South Africa’s annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, recognised the family’s extensive and ongoing contribution to the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the local industry. VLFV managing director Philip Retief, his brother Neil and cousins Hennie and Bussell Retief took over the running of the family-owned business in 2006, which now exports to 70 countries.

Four sparkling wines from each producer are available to the UK on-trade through Bibendum, and to independent merchants through its sister brand, Walker & Wodehouse.   Domaine Alexandre Bonnet is an estate in the village of Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar, an hour from Burgundy.  Andy Craig, wine buyer for Champagne, said: “Domaine Alexandre Bonnet adds real authenticity to Bibendum’s champagne…