UK representative chosen for Champagne Ambassador's Awards 2013

The Champagne Bureau has announced the winner of the Champagne Ambassador's Awards 2013 UK final, which recognises excellence in wine education and will see the winning candidate represent the UK in the European final later this month.

Russian sparkling wine producer unveils expansion plans

Russia's oldest sparkling wine producer - Abrau-Durso - has unveiled plans for a programme of significant expansion works over the next 12 months.

Prosecco on tap a time saver and profits booster

Serving Prosecco on tap rather than by the bottle could help reduce serving time by up to 80% and enhance profits this Christmas, according to on-trade Prosecco supplier Frizzenti.

Q&A: Mark Bedingham, managing director, Moët-Hennessy Asia Pacific

Affluent parts of UK put fizz back into Champagne sales

Champagne corks are beginning to pop again in more affluent pockets of the UK, while sparkling wine continues to be "a runaway success" across the board, according to recent trade figures.

Pommery Champagne pop-up at Edinburgh Fringe

Following its success as part of last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival the Champagne Pommery pop-up café bar has once again made an appearance.

Leading names sign up to sparkling wine symposium

The International Sparkling Wine Symposium to be held at English winery Denbies in December, continues to attract high-profile speakers.

Luc Belaire launches sparkling Provence rosé

This summer sees the launch of Luc Belaire Rosé, which it claims to be "the world's most exquisite sparkling rosé".

Digby Fine English has global ambitions for new sparkling wine

Digby Fine English, a new English sparkling wine, launched yesterday in London with grand ambitions to become a global sparkling wine brand.

Codorníu adds to limited-edition bottle range

Cava producer Codorníu has announced the addition of two themed bottles to its limited-edition range.

Dom Pérignon launches Rosé 2003 in collaboration with artist Jeff Koons

Dom Pérignon will be launching its Rosé 2003 vintage, collaborating with Jeff Koons who designed a made-to-order Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus case.

Freixenet introduces sparkling wines to Mia range

Freixenet is looking to capitalise on the growing popularity of fruity, sweeter-style drinks with the addition of two sparkling variants to its Mia range of Spanish wines.

Champagne Deutz to be distributed by González Byass UK

González Byass UK has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Champagne Deutz with effect from August 1.

Frizzenti taps into Prosecco popularity

Sparkling wine brand Frizzenti is capitalising on the growing popularity of Prosecco with its on-tap solution for the on-trade.

Sparkling wine grows up fast

The sparkling wine category has made serious headway in the UK in recent years. Andrew Catchpole looks at what's next

English sparkling wine could be threat to Champagne sales

English sparkling wine could become the biggest threat to future Champagne sales if the quality and diversity of offer...

English sparkling wines get rave reviews at ProWein

English sparkling wine was seen as one of the big successes at last week's ProWein with wines from the five participating wineries receiving rave reviews, writes Miguel Cruz Liljegren

John E Fells to represent Champagne Henriot

John E Fells has taken over agency duties for Champagne Henriot in order to bring the producer's brands under one roof.

International Gamay Competition announces 2013 winners

The third annual International Gamay Competition has announced its winners from its 2013 awards, which included a new category of sparkling wine.

Henners launches multi-vintage sparkling wine

East Sussex-based English sparkling wine producer Henners has announced a new multi-vintage concept that is to form a major part of its portfolio from 2016.