The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2023 will be announced live in a countdown on YouTube from 4 pm BST on Wednesday 29 March.
Black Chalk secures US distribution for the first time
Five years on from its launch, Hampshire-based wine estate Black Chalk, has announced that from April it will be distributed in the US market for the first time, via Sera Wine Imports.
CVNE acquires Bodegas La Val
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, CVNE, has acquired Bodegas La Val, located in Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin (DO), Spain.
Majestic toasts its latest Diversity in Wine scholars
UK specialist wine retailer, Majestic, has raised a glass to the latest cohort of graduates from its Diversity in Wine Scholarship.
Wines of South Africa releases its 2022 export report
The Wines of South Africa 2022 export report has revealed that export value has only seen a 2.4% decline following the pandemic with Rand Per Litre (RPL) income showing marginal growth as producers navigate rising costs, shipping challenges and shortages in the supply of packaging goods.
Bollinger announces team restructure to support Bicentenary plans
This year, following the departure of Gilles Descôtes, Champagne Bollinger has announced a new team structure that reflects the Maison’s history and values to strengthen its management team in preparation of the Bicentenary.
Barcelona Wine Week 2023 led by 80 experts
Barcelona Wine Week 2023, the trade fair for Spanish wine, will be bringing together nearly 80 Masters of Wine, sommeliers, producers and experts from the world of wine in a program of activities with more than 50 presentations and tastings.
Ferrari Trento sees a successful year
Ferrari Trento, the Italian sparkling wine brand, has had a successful year in the world of fine wine, motorsport and wine tourism.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2022
Historically to mark the start of a new wine season, today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day, on which more than one million cases of Beaujolais wine start their journey from the Beaujolais region of France across the country.
The Madame Bollinger Foundation announces 2022 medal winner
Justin Martindale MW has been announced as this year’s winner of the Madame Bollinger Medal, which is awarded for excellence in tasting and outstanding achievement in the Institute of Masters of Wine practical exams.
Penfolds launches new editions to Cellar Reserve portfolio
Penfolds is launching a new accessible AUD$50 range within the travel retail exclusive Cellar Reserve portfolio, aimed at recruiting wine drinkers into the premium wine category.
Purcari Winery acquires stake in Bulgaria's Angel's Estate Winery
Purcari Wineries PLC has announced the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement for a 76% stake in Bulgarian joint stock company Angel’s Estate Winery.
Penfolds launches travel retail gift pack for Bin 389
Treasury Wine Estates brand Penfolds has launched a travel retail exclusive gift pack for Bin 389, presenting the Shiraz Cabernet blend in a giftable and reusable carry pack.
Taylor’s launches Very Very Old Tawny Port
Taylor’s has announced the launch of VVOP, the latest in a series of limited releases and one of the oldest wines released by the producer to date.
Catena Zapata’s fifth year with La Place de Bordeaux
Catena Zapata has announced the release of its 2019 vintage of Nicolás Catena Zapata and Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae on September 15 2022.
Ste Michelle Wine Estates acquires A to Z Wineworks
Washington State’s Ste Michelle Wine Estates has announced the acquisition of Oregon winery A to Z Wineworks, the first strategic acquisition for the winery under the ownership of private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Diablo announces the UK arrival of two new wines
Diablo, created by South American wine company Concha y Toro, has announced the arrival of two new wines to its portfolio.
2022 Harvest Report from Jackson Estate
With the 2022 harvest now completed, the team at Jackson Estate have reflected on the last few months, describing it as “a vintage of challenge”.
Corollary Wines purchases site to develop Oregon’s first estate dedicated to sparkling wine
Willamette Valley wine producer, Corollary Wines, has purchased 57 acres in Eola-Amity Hills with the aim to develop the state’s first property dedicated exclusively to sparkling wines.
French wine’s rebound threatened by drought
Wine production in France has been forecasted to rebound this year following the frost-hit 2021 harvest but the ministry of Agriculture and Food has warned that worsening drought could curb volumes.
Portuguese wine producers “on the verge of bankruptcy”
Portugal’s association of wine traders, Anceve, has called on the government for economic support as it warns rising costs have left many small- and medium-sized producers “on the verge of bankruptcy”.
Familia Torres set to self-supply 50% of energy at its Pacs del Penedès winery by 2023
Familia Torres expects to be self-supplying 50% of the energy at its Pacs del Penedès winery by early 2023, due to the renewable energy it will produce at its facilities.
Prosecco DOC gains trademark protection In New Zealand
The European Union has reached a bi-lateral agreement with New Zealand which recognises the Prosecco DOC trademark.
Cava D.O. re-elects Javier Pagés as president
Javier Pagés was unanimously re-elected as president of the D.O. Cava Regulatory Council, as the 12 council members met at the D.O’s headquarters in Vilafranca del Penedès.
A new Bottega Prosecco Bar & Caffé has come to London Stansted Airport, opening earlier this month and operated by SSP UK, operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations.
Comité Champagne harvest yield decision
Champagne growers and houses met in Epernay within the Comité Champagne to agree on the circumstances of the next harvest and on strategic directions for the sector.
Penfolds launches two inaugural French wines
For the first time in its history, Penfolds annual Collection release in August will comprise three country of origin portfolios, Australian, Californian and the inaugural French release.
Familia Torres acquires new Pontevedra winery
Familia Torres has consolidated its vinicultural project in the Rías Baixas appellation of origin, with the acquisition of a new winery in the province of Pontevedra.
Lebanese winery IXSIR is continuing to produce quality wines with the August to September harvest season approaching, despite challenges brought on by Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis.
Spier Wine Farm joins Freixenet Copestick’s portfolio
Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa’s oldest wineries, has joined the Freixenet Copestick portfolio from this month.
Nyetimber announces new CEO Richard Carter
Nyetimber has announced the appointment of Richard Carter as CEO of the company with effect from July this year, as he joins from his role of director of global communications at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Bollinger Group acquires Sancerre estate Hubert Brochard
Bollinger Group, in addition to five other estates in France and the US, has acquired the Sancerre historic estate, Hubert Brochard.
Ferrari Trento has announced it will be the official toast of Formula 1 until the end of the 2025 season, extending its partnership from three years to five.
Bollinger unveils latest Pinot Noir expression
Champagne Bollinger has unveiled its new PN TX17, the latest edition in the Bollinger PN collection which focuses on Pinot Noir from Tauxières 2017.
Graham’s Port has announced the winner of its inaugural global bartender competition which saw Swiss bartender David Pfister claim first prize.
Paul Symington has been awarded a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Yellow Tail tops global wine brand power list
The Wine Intelligence Global Wine Brand Power Index 2022 has reported that Yellow Tail is again the world’s most powerful wine brand with Casillero del Diablo meaning an unchanged top two.
Three Spirit launches two non-alcoholic wine alternatives
UK-based functional drink brand Three Spirit has announced the launch of a range of non-alcoholic alternative wines, Blurred Vines.
Torres named World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2022
Spanish producer Familia Torres has retained its crown as The World’s Most Admired Wine Brand after topping the list for 2022.
D.O. Cava enjoys record breaking 2021
Following a strong performance in the international market, D.O. Cava has reported a sales growth of 17.3 per cent and 252 million bottles in sales.
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Champagne Telmont
Hollywood star and activist Leonardo DiCaprio has acquired an equity stake in Remy Cointreau’s Champagne Telmont for an undisclosed fee.
Graham’s Port launches 2017 Late Bottled Vintage
Graham’s Port has announced the launch of its 2017 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) presented in three brightly coloured tubes.
Freixenet Copestick acquires Bolney Wine Estate
Freixenet Copestick has acquired English sparkling wine producer Bolney Wine Estate for an undisclosed fee.
Brands Report 2022: Champagne
There wasn’t a huge amount to celebrate last year, but it doesn’t take much of an occasion for champagne corks to fly in the world’s best bars – almost 90% of our bars stock the French sparkler. Three-quarters have two champers and two-thirds have three or more.
Cava sees significant growth in the first nine months of 2021
Sales in the first nine months of 2021 of sparkling wines made under the protection of the DO Cava have increased by 16.45% on the same period in 2020.
Esporão partners with Hatch Mansfield for UK distribution
Portuguese wine producer, Esporão, has announced its partnership with Hatch Mansfield as their UK distributor.
Treasury Wine Estates to acquire Frank Family Vineyards
Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Frank Family Vineyards including the historic winery, brand and vineyard holdings.
Villa Maria acquired by Indevin
Indevin New Zealand has completed the purchase of 100% of the shares of Villa Maria Estate for an undisclosed fee.
US named 'most attractive' wine market in Global Compass report
The United States has once again topped the list of the most attractive wine markets in the world, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.
Port of Leith Distillery launches white port
The Port of Leith Distillery company has launched a new white port alongside its Portuguese partner Martha’s Wines.