Codorníu rejects takeover bid from Carlyle Group

Cava producer Codorniu has rejected an offer from US investment fund the Carlyle Group to take a majority stake in its business, but is open to an approach from a potential minority partner, according to local press reports.

Harrods sets new benchmark for drinks retailing

London saw the official unveiling of a new fine wine and spirits shop this week that sets a new benchmark in luxury drinks retailing.

AdVini acquires majority share in Stellenbosch Vineyards

French wine powerhouse AdVini has acquired a majority stake in Stellenbosch Vineyards in a move that cements its ambitions to be a major player in South Africa.

The week in pictures

This week in the world of drinks: Foodie celebs flocked to The Coral Room’s launch party, members’ club Annabel’s got a £55 million makeover, trouble ahead for Jamie Oliver’s restaurant franchise, and the great and good of the world of wine joined us over the weekend for a smash-hit City Wine Show.

Sony sues brewery over Breaking Bad themed beer

Australian winery halts kangaroo cull after backlash

Sexually frustrated male flies turn to drink, scientists find

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Prosecco: Traders of the lost arc

while Prosecco may be an undoubted success, many producers are attempting to persuade sellers and consumers to trade up to better quality – and more expensive – versions of the popular Italian fizz. Lauren Eads investigates

Let’s talk about Sekt, baby

With the increasing popularity of sparkling wines, the time is ripe for Germany’s fizz, Sekt, to make its mark. Given that it is essentially starting from a blank slate, producers have a rare opportunity to lure consumers, finds Lauren Eads.

Premium Australia: Light on the horizon

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Lot pursuit: curating a fine fine auction

The word ‘curate’ may be an overused term today but in the best sense of the word, a fine wine auctioneer curates a sale as surely as someone curates the King Tut exhibition or a Picasso Blue Period retrospective. Roger Morris finds out from Sotheby’s Jamie Ritchie what it takes.

by Roger Morris