Sparkling wine is a bright spot in today’s challenging wine market. It ranks third among wine categories in sales, behind Cabernet and Chardonnay, and is the fastest-growing varietal.[*] The lower alcohol and light, fizzy taste appeals to the healthy mindset of today’s consumers, and the lower...

The Spanish Denomination of Origin Cava partners with O’Donnell Lane to bring “360 Degrees of Cava” to life SONOMA, CA, March 9, 2021 — Beginning in April 2021, the Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Protegida “Cava” (D.O. Cava) will roll out a nine-month long marketing push...

As a winery, you might think Amazon Prime Day is only relevant to tech gadgets and household items. But with a bit of creativity, you can harness the excitement and consumer frenzy surrounding Prime Day to boost your Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine sales. Here are some expert tips on how to use this...

While associated with fun and frivolity, sparkling wine is a complex wine of many moving parts that requires serious skill to make. We catch up with some of the leading lights in the fizz industry, from Champagne, Spain and England, to find out the secrets of their craft and the challenges...