Finest Fizz offers personalised Champagne for Christmas

Finest Fizz, an new import company that focuses on small independent producers of Champagne, will be offering consumers the opportunity to put their own label on the bottle, which could make for a great gift this Christmas.

Q&A: Roberto Della Pietra, head sommelier, Tirage Champagne et Plats

Roberto Della Pietra talks to Anne Krebiehl about the exclusively sparkling offer at Tirage Champagne et Plats, opening in London in November

Bruno Paillard releases 2004 vintage and praises family-owned Champagne houses

Sotheby's to auction rare Moët & Chandon's vintages going back to 1914

Sotheby's London is to hold an exclusive auction featuring never-before-seen vintages of Moët & Chandon with lots that go back to 1914.

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.

Shortlist announced for 2013 Champagne Ambassador's Awards

The shortlisted candidates for the 2013 Champagne Ambassador's Awards organised by Comité Champagne (CIVC) have been announced.

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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.

Lanson sells record number of bottles at Wimbledon

Andy Murray's famous victory at Wimbledon last weekend was washed down with a record number of bottles of Champagne Lanson, the official Champagne of the tournament.

Pernod Ricard releases Formula One jeroboams of Mumm Champagne

Pernod Ricard is gearing up for the British Grand Prix by releasing limited edition jeroboams of Mumm Champagne in the UK, to highlight the brand's long-running sponsorship of Formula One.

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My Choice: Greg Sherwood MW, Handford Wines

Seeing as I do 95% of the cooking at home, and I have recently developed a craving for risottos of all types, I've found that a lightly chilled bottle of Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gravonia Crianza Rioja Blanco 2003 goes down like a homesick mole.

Catching up with the new wine team at Harrods

Anne Krebiehl catches up with the new wine team at Harrods and hears how the double act are looking to turn customers' heads in the wine aisles

Champagne sales rallied in top-end restaurants, Lanson report reveals

Champagne sales in the on-trade surged by a robust 7.2% last year, bucking the widely reported decline in retail sales.

Lanson Champagne unveils plans for Wimbledon anniversary

To celebrate 25 years as the official suppliers of Champagne to Wimbledon, Lanson has unveiled a new look for its range.

Patriarche Wine Agencies changes hands

Patriarche Wine Agencies has been bought by Champagne de Castelnau from Burgundy house Patriarche Père et Fils.

Exclusive research: indies look to Old World for growth

European wines made from indigenous varieties are providing independent wine merchants with much more scope for growth compared with the New World's offering.

Champagne roadshow for 2013

Harpers is hosting a series of regional debates around the UK in bid to educate the on-trade and specialist retail sectors about the diversity of the Champagne category beyond non-vintage.

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.