CEO Frazer Thompson said: “We are really thrilled by the success of the offer. Raising the money is obviously fantastic, but the speed at which it happened and the fact that it’s the largest amount ever raised in this way is also quite humbling. That over 1,400 private investors have decided to buy into Chapel Down makes us immensely proud of our business. We wanted…

Available at Farm Shop and Delis nationwide, Pig in a Poke has an RRP of £6.99. Alistair Morrell, director at The Wine Fusion and founder of Pig in a Poke said: “Most wine brands look to confuse consumers into the dizzy heights of Fine Wine, despite the empirical evidence that most consumers won’t spend more than £10 on a bottle of wine. “Pig in a…

The collaboration sees Kingsland take on the sales, marketing and distribution for the FirstCape and Distell ranges to the UK’s impulse, convenience, wholesale and cash & carry sectors. Brandphoenix will continue to work directly with the multiple retailers. Kingsland currently looks after South African brands Lutzville, Rickety Bridge and De Grendel. Kingsland managing director Andy Sagar said: “We have worked with Brandphoenix on a UK…

After a positive 2013 when South Africa on the back of three good harvests benefitted from short harvests in Italy, France and the US, has slipped back to more normal levels. On the plus side bulk shipped wine has slipped back from approximately 60% to around 50% so more profitable packaged wine has improved. Thompson was speaking to Drinks International at the Beautiful South tasting…

After running Lindsay May PR with her husband, David, for more than 15 years, Yvonne decided Australian wine was where her heart was and she joined our company in January 2011. Through a serious of vibrant initiatives, including Tasting Blind Club, One Day Wine School, the Inspired Tasting and the Nordic Roadshow, Yvonne successfully helped raise the category profile with a tireless commitment and incomparable…

The couple were presented with the honour at the 30th annual Bragato Conference and Wine Awards dinner held in Marlborough. The roll of fellows began in 1982 and Agnes and Hermann join a group of respected and influential individuals. This is the first time in its history that a husband and wife team have been recognised, and the first time a woman has been honoured.

Lavados studied for degree in civil engineering at the Catholic University of Chile and an MBA at the Cass Business School in London. He started his professional career in the UK in a marketing role before returning to Chile and joining the planning area of international food exporter Agrosuper. Over the past 10 years, Lavados has held a number of managerial positions at Viña Santa…