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Crémant upping the pressure

Published: 14 November, 2017

The love of sparkling has led to a spike in production in the Crémant de Bordeaux AOC and others around France. Jo Gilbert reports

London’s first Prosecco bar poised for Tower Bridge opening

Published: 08 November, 2017

London’s first dedicated Prosecco bar is set to open its doors in February 2018.

Sparkling newcomers turn to fruits and flowers for traditional method launch

Published: 08 November, 2017

As sparkling wine continues to grow in popularity, producers and enthusiasts are increasingly turning to the English countryside to look for sources of inspiration.

Campo Viejo Cava focuses on millennials

Published: 03 November, 2017

Pernod Ricard wine brand Campo Viejo, is hoping to take on the might of Prosecco by appealing to younger consumers with its Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva.

Crémant production fizzes in Bordeaux

Published: 27 October, 2017

Europe’s love of bubbles has led to a spike in production of Crémant de Bordeaux, where the number of producers turning their hand to sparkling is believed to have doubled in the past three years.

Bolney bolsters sparkling wine menu with new duo

Published: 26 October, 2017

Bolney Wine Estate has bolstered its sparkling wine portfolio with two new varieties as home-grown fizz continues to gain traction.

Litmus Wines expands international trail for Ginking

Published: 26 October, 2017

Litmus Wines has expanded the international reach of its hybrid wine and gin Ginking brand to Switzerland just a year after launch.

How the “crazy” state of Prosecco’s 23p price erosion could be about to change

Published: 17 October, 2017

The media last week widely reported that the average price for a bottle of Prosecco has fallen a further 23p over past year as competition drives down prices.

Martini ups premium Prosecco bid

Published: 12 October, 2017

Brand heavyweight Martini has outlined plans to put its stamp on premium Prosecco. Jo Gilbert reports

Gosset Champagne unveils new cuvée Blanc de Noirs

Published: 10 October, 2017

Gosset Champagne has released a limited edition cuvée Blanc de Noirs in time for the festive season.

Prosecco: Blue skye drinking

Published: 03 October, 2017

As more and more countries encroach on Prosecco’s patch with their sparkling offerings, Lisa Riley asks how the Italian bubbly is innovating to stay ahead of the pack

Tesco adds sparklers to its range

Published: 29 September, 2017

Tesco has added four new sparkling wines to its Finest own-label wine range this month, created in partnership with world renowned producers.

Moët & Chandon appoints Jason Atherton as UK brand ambassador

Published: 26 September, 2017

Moët & Chandon has appointed Michelin star chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton as its UK brand ambassador for the next two years.

Castelnau reports ‘exceptional potential’ for 2017 vintage

Published: 25 September, 2017

Champagne Castelnau has revealed the berries picked during the 2017 harvest at the Reims-based winery were “excellent”, with the wines of potentially “exceptional quality”.

Champagne harvest one of the earliest in 67 years

Published: 20 September, 2017

Champagne has followed the European trend of an earlier harvest this year with yields potentially affected by fluctuating weather conditions.

Wine Source UK adds Champagne Gosset to its portfolio

Published: 15 August, 2017

Wine Source UK has added Champagne Gosset to its portfolio.

Naked Wines reveals £1m investment into English wine as sales surge

Published: 09 August, 2017

Naked Wines has reported a 16% volume increase in annual sales of its English wines (to July 2017), driven by the seemingly unquenchably thirst for home-grown bubbles.