Kingsland Drinks Group announces the launch of its new sustainability strategy, Thirsty Earth
Kingsland Drinks Group (KDG) is set to embark on an updated and upweighted sustainability strategy, titled Thirsty Earth. The Thirsty Earth programme will drive the firm’s sustainability agenda – which seeks to create a better society and drinks industry for all, now and in the future – and… Read More
Kingsland Drinks Group Makes Move Towards Being Employee Owned
Leading independent drinks firm Kingsland Drinks Group, including Kingsland Drinks, and newly established Ten Locks, has made a move to being partially employee owned. Current director shareholders, Andy Sagar, Karen Wilson, Michael Forde, and Mark Dixon have successfully managed the business for 17 years, investing significantly in capability and capacity… Read More
Andrew Peace wine sales set to sizzle this summer with Skye Gyngell and DJ BBQ campaign
Kingsland Drinks and Australian winery, Andrew Peace Wines, have teamed up to launch a bold new summer communications campaign, encouraging UK consumers to find the good times in the little things, while reinforcing the wine brand’s connection to outdoor family dining occasions. The integrated marketing… Read More
Barón de Ley and Kingsland Drinks launch new summer campaign with Omar Allibhoy
Barón de Ley and Kingsland Drinks bring the essence of Spain to the UK in new summer campaign with Omar Allibhoy Kingsland Drinks and Barón de Ley will target UK wine drinkers with a consumer campaign, headed up by celebrity chef, Omar Allibhoy, also known as… Read More
Meet the Producer // McManis Family Vineyards
McManis Family Vineyards has been making superb wines in California for five generations. We speak to the team at MFV to find out more about their winery, vineyards, sustainable practices and hopes for the future. Tell us about your vineyards at McManis. What grapes do you grow, and how does the climate and… Read More
Meet the Producer // Domäne Baumgartner
This month, we talk to the wonderful family winery Domäne Baumgartner, based in Austria. Tell us about your vineyard / winery: Family winery Domäne Baumgartner, located in Untermarkersdorf in the Weinviertel, Austria, is the largest Austrian winery with 200 hectares of vineyards. Using three century-old traditions, our wines meet the highest quality standards and have a distinctive style. The motto of… Read More
Denis O’Flynn joins Kingsland Drinks Group board of directors
Kingsland Drinks has appointed Denis O’Flynn, previously managing director at Pernod Ricard UK and chairman of the WSTA, as a non-executive director on the board of Kingsland Drinks Group. O’Flynn joins Kingsland to assist in its growth and development following a series of significant investment projects which have reinforced… Read More
Drinks brand Vin Crowd announces collaboration with online clothing e-tailer Nasty Gal
Kingsland Drinks has announced its Vin Crowd brand will be teaming up with online clothing e-tailer Nasty Gal this year for an on-pack takeover. Launching in Summer 2021, the Nasty Gal collaboration will offer consumers the chance to win seasonal themed prizes and provide Vin Crowd shoppers with a… Read More
Meet the producer // Chantovent
This month, we head to Languedoc specialist Chantovent, part of the wine growing and producing activities of the Jean d’Alibert Group. Tell us about your vineyard / winery Since 1953, Chantovent has been a major player in the wine industry. Today we are a part of Jean d’Alibert Group. This group is the result of the union… Read More
The Hidden Sea win “Wine Passion, The Story Behind the Label” at the PCDA 2021
The aim of this category is to showcase and celebrate hard working and passionate producers from around the world and help provide some insight into ‘the story behind the label’. The shortlisted videos were shown live during the ceremony and the winner was chosen through a live audience… Read More