In a statement released by DO Cava, the Regulatory Council Technical Services pointed out that “the harvest is a long one and there is still…
In a statement released by DO Cava, the Regulatory Council Technical Services pointed out that “the harvest is a long one and there is still…
Spain is a tempestuous wine market. It has a broad spectrum of regions offering a multitude of styles which fluctuate in popularity and fortune. Cava, for example, has been enjoying a revival across Europe in recent years but a harvest loss in 2023 of up to 55% has halted proceedings, while sherry is better known today for whisky ageing than it is wine production. In…
The UK Wine Tourism in 2024 Report is the first of three publications showing how English and Welsh wine is growing and data shows that 300 UK vineyards and wineries are actively involved in wine tourism. In 2023 there were 1.5m visits to vineyards and wineries, up 55% on the previous year, with wine tourism now accounting for 25% of total income. The organisation is…
Cali by Snoop’s Cali Blanc is a Sauvignon Blanc which has been launched in the UK and is the brand’s first white wine to come to market. Cali by Snoop initially launched a red wine in 2022 followed by Cali Rosé a year later. Russell Kirkham, head of regional marketing for Treasury, said: “Snoop has been a brilliant collaborator and brought our Cali by Snoop…
This is the second consecutive quarter of growth for the Chilean producer which owns Casillero del Diablo and according to CEO Eduardo Guilisasti, the company predicts double-digit growth for the full financial year. “While a challenging global situation still persists for the wine and spirits industry in general, we can certainly say that Viña Concha y Toro is a different company today,” said Guilisasti. “We…
A total of 695 new graduates were honoured at its recent gradation ceremony in London which is the highest number since the inaugural celebration in 1969. Graduates came from 20 countries and studied with 36 different WSET course providers. Michelle Brampton, WSET CEO, said: “Successfully completing this demanding and prestigious qualification demonstrates true commitment and is an extraordinary accomplishment. This year’s cohort joins more than 13,000 graduates across…
It’s the seventh time the producer has taken the top spot having fallen to fourth in the rankings last year. Argentina’s Catena Zapata, the winner in 2020, took the runner-up spot and was named the Most Admired Wine Brand in South America, while Australia’s Penfolds completed the podium, also taking home The Most Admired Wine Brand in Australasia award. The World’s Most Admired Wine…
Australian prime minister Anothony Albanese, foreign minister Penny Wong, and trade minister Don Farrell, announced that in turn Australia would drop legal proceedings in the World Trade Organization. A joint statement read: “We welcome this outcome, which comes at a critical time for the Australian wine industry. The re-entry of Australian bottled wine into the Chinese market will benefit both Australian producers and Chinese consumers.
