Gusbourne Estate set to raise £3.57m from share to boost investment

English wine producer Gusbourne Estate is looking to raise more than £3.57m to invest in its winery and brand.

Anne Krebiehl looks at Dom Pérignon's Three 'Plénitudes'

Anne Krebiehl fanfares the launch of Dom Pérignon's Three 'Plénitudes' - three late-released, late-disgorged vintages launched as one - at a recent London tasting pop-up.

Champagne and sparkling rises in the on-trade, but prosecco dominates the off, new report shows

Champagne and sparkling wine sales have grown in the on-trade on the back of a stabilisation of on-trade venues - but prosecco continued to dominate the off-trade, according to the fourth annual Lanson category report.

Prosecco in danger of running out, industry warns

The boom in cut-price Prosecco in the supermarkets is leading supplier to fear the sparkling Italian drink may be in danger of "running out" in the UK.  

Wine Society recalls batches of own label Prosecco

The Wine Society is recalling specific batches of its own brand Prosecco, warning that the bottles may shatter. 

Consumer perception of Prosecco is improving, according to new Wine Intelligence report

According to a new Wine Intelligence report released today, 95% of consumers that drink Prosecco see it as 'very good or good value for money.'

Cava needs to better communicate quality, trade body claims

Cava needs to better communicate its quality credentials, the head of the Cava trade body has claimed.

English wine producers celebrate improved quality at English Wine Producers tasting

English wine producers were celebrating the growing quality of English wines, at the English Wine Producers annual tasting in London yesterday, on the back of a record breaking 2014 harvest.

Dom Pérignon to start exclusive tasting tours next month

Champagne house Dom Pérignon is opening its vineyards and cellar to allow tours for the first time next month - for €600 a pop.

Champagne Jacquart doubles marketing in UK to boost on-trade visibility

Champagne Jacquart had doubled its marketing spend in the UK as after launching a new marketing campaign targeting consumers in London.

Australian Vintage to release new sparkler

Australian Vintage will be rolling out its new release McGuigan Frizzante at this year's London Wine Fair in May.

Sparkling wine-on-tap brand Frizzenti strengthens national team

Italian sparkling wine-on-tap brand Frizzenti is building a national sales team with the addition of two sales executives.

Australian court mulls decision in 'Champagne Jayne' case

Kingsland Wine adds carbonation line

Kingsland Wine is installing a new carbonation line that will allow it to produce sparkling and infused wine drinks.

Champagne house Bruno Paillard partners with Sushisamba

Q&A: Damian Clarke of Freixenet's UK says his past work with FMCGs is helping to build stronger brands in wine trade

After a career spanning many leading grocery brands, Freixenet's UK boss Damian Clarke explains how his classic FMCG training is paying dividends in sparkling wine in the UK.

Jean-Claude Mas adds new cremant to his portfolio

Domaines Paul Mas is extending its portfolio of sparkling French wines from the Languedoc.

Proof Drinks adds prosecco brand to line-up

Prosecco brand Scavi and Ray is ramping up its spend in the UK after appointing Proof Drinks as the new distributor

Moët launches annual sommelier of the year competition

Moët has launched its annual Moët Sommelier of the Year competition.

English sparkling producer Jenkyn Place adds first Blanc de Noir

Hampshire winery Jenkyn Place has added its first Blanc de Noirs to its range, which will be available from June.