Gusbourne to grow its West Sussex vines in 2020

Gusbourne Estate is planning on increasing its acreage in West Sussex with vines to be planted across 57 acres.

Plumpton climate change research could help boost English vine productivity

Soon to be released research carried out in Sussex could help unlock the secret of yields – and discover why they fluctuate so wildly from year to year in the UK.

Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG ramps up UK promotion

Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG has increased its UK promotional activity for 2019.

Billecart-Salmon UK appoints Chris Crosby as vice president

Billecart-Salmon UK has appointed on-trade specialist Chris Crosby to the role of vice president.

Billecart-Salmon, Nicolas Feuillatte and Greyfriars reveal new editions

Billecart-Salmon has released two Champagnes, Nicolas Feuillatte has introduced a new Champagne Terroir Premier Cru and Greyfriars Vineyard has released a limited edition Blanc de Noirs.

China and the US drive boom in global premium wine consumption

Wine priced between $10 and $20 will be the biggest driver of value growth for still and sparkling wine over the next couple of years.

UK ‘culture of wine’ central to Franciacorta’s export drive

Franciacorta is positioning itself as ideal for “a new drinking demographic”, with the UK at the forefront of a renewed export drive.

Sales of English and Welsh wine double in 2018

The English and Welsh wine industry produced a record-breaking amount of wine last year thanks to a frost-free spring and a long, mostly dry summer.

Guy Woodward: Champagne’s snobbery is in danger of bubbling over

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Champagne Devaux appoints new president as Gillet steps down

Champagne Devaux has appointed Pascal Dubois as its new president following Laurent Gillet stepping down after more than 30 years.

Champagne Palmer unveils new state-of-the-art winery

Champagne Palmer & Co has unveiled its new state-of-the-art winery located outside of Reims and close to the house’s Grand and Premier Crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.

Veuve Clicquot launches 2008 vintage of Grand Dame Prestige Cuvée

Veuve Clicquot has announced the release of the 2008 vintage of its La Grande Dame Prestige Cuvée.

Prosecco driving growth in Irish wine market but Brexit remains a worry

The wine category in Ireland is “stable” but a love for prosecco is driving “strong growth”, according to the latest Wine Intelligence report on Ireland.

Q&A: Robin Copestick, co-managing director, Freixenet Copestick

It’s hard to overstate the impact that I Heart has had on the trajectory of Robin Copetsick’s business – formerly Copestick Murray and, as of January 1, Freixenet Copestick – and where it is today.

The Champagne Academy appoints new chair

The Champagne Academy has appointed Alice Archer as its new chair for 2019 taking over from Marcus Little.

Ruinart offers once in a lifetime trip to top UK sommelier

Time is running out to sign up for the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019, which will result in one young UK-based sommelier heading on an all-expenses paid trip to Champagne.

Champagne Castelnau appoints marketing and communications director

Champagne Castelnau has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment Olivier Legrand.

Liberty takes on Piper-Heidsieck

Liberty Wines is bolstering its Champagne portfolio by taking on distribution for Piper-Heidsieck.

KFWE puts sparkling in the spotlight

Kosher Food and Wine Experience London (KFWE) has announced that all things sparkling will be a key element of this year’s show for the first time.

Q&A: Meritxell Juvé, chief executive, Juvé & Camps