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Sam Linter has stepped down as chairperson of Bolney Wine Estate, 16 months after its sale to sparkling wine giant Freixenet Copestick in January 2022  last January, in order to pursue new opportunities. 

A leading Sussex winery has been bought by a major sparkling wine supplier in a secret deal.

Freixenet Copestick has entered the English Sparkling Wine market with its acquisition of Bolney Wine Estate on 14 January.

Freixenet Copestick has entered the English Sparkling Wine market with its acquisition of Bolney Wine Estate on 14 January.

Freixenet Copestick has entered the burgeoning English wine market with the acquisition of Sussex-based Bolney Wine Estate, for an undisclosed sum.

Freixenet Copestick has revealed a host of plans for its newly-acquired Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex as it embarks on its first British wine venture.

08 March 2021 By db_staff Over 31 million bottles of I Heart Wines were sold last year, with the wine brand doubling its international sales and increasing its UK presence. The brand, which is owned by Freixenet Copestic, sold over 23m bottles in the UK last year, with a retail sales value surpassing £100m. Having launched in the market in 2011, the brand is now worth some £116m and is growing at a rate of 22% year-on-year. The portfolio comprises the I Heart Pinot Grigio, Sa...

02 March 2021 By Lauren Eads The dawn of Prosecco DOC Rosé finally came in 2020 after years of lobbying by the industry, and while it’s only been on UK shelves for a matter of months, it’s already making its mark on the sparkling category. Italian winemakers produced a confirmed 16.8m bottles in 2020, according to the Prosecco DOC Consortium, made from the traditional Glera grape and blended with between 10-15% Pinot Nero (Noir). A total of 50m bottles are expected to be pr...

2nd February, 2021 by Arabella Mileham Freixenet Copestick UK’s popular ‘ i heart‘ brand has partnered with confectionery giant Mars on a new Valentine’s Day promotion and has launched a limited edition i heart you Prosecco. i heart Prosecco and i heart Prosecco Rosé partner with Maltesers and Galaxy Truffles in a dedicated bay in 178 Sainsbury’s stores until 14 February. Senior brand...