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2015 Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc awarded Five Stars by Cuisine Magazine

2015 Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc awarded Five Stars by Cuisine Magazine

The 2015 Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has been named in the top 10 of Cuisine Magazine’s recent NZ Sauvignon Blanc tasting.

Accolade Wines opens UK ‘Cellar Door’

Accolade Wines opens UK ‘Cellar Door’

Accolade Wines, the leading global New World wine company, has today opened their very own wine shop, the 1853 Wine Club, at their UK headquarters in Weybridge, Surrey.

Kumala sponsors Beefy’s epic ‘Walking the Rainbow Nation’

Kumala sponsors Beefy’s epic ‘Walking the Rainbow Nation’

Kumala, the number one South African wine brand, is proud to be the official wine sponsor of Sir Ian Botham’s eight day charity walk across South Africa, dubbed ‘Beefy Walking the Rainbow Nation.’

Accolade Wines relaunches Vina Anakena in UK

Accolade Wines relaunches Vina Anakena in UK

The newest brand in the Accolade Wines portfolio, Viña Anakena, was relaunched in the UK market, last Friday (December 4) at the Royal Albert Hall, prior to the British Champions Tournament, to mark its new sponsorship arrangement with British Tennis and the UK Lawn Tennis Association.

Ed Carr crowned Winemaker of the Year

Ed Carr crowned Winemaker of the Year

Ed Carr, Accolade Wines Chief Sparkling Winemaker, has been awarded Winemaker of the Year at the 4th annual Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology’s (ASVO) Awards for Excellence.

House of Arras Crowned World’s Best At 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition

House of Arras Crowned World’s Best At 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition

House of Arras, Australia’s preeminent sparkling wine producer, has cemented its world class position after garnering recognition at the 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) held in London.

Hot streak continues at the 2015 Royal Hobart International Wine Show

Hot streak continues at the 2015 Royal Hobart International Wine Show

Accolade Wines’ premium portfolio was recognised with another outstanding set of results from the Royal Hobart International Wine Show.

House of Arras named Australia’s champion wine

House of Arras named Australia’s champion wine

For the first time a sparkling wine has been named Australia’s Champion Wine at the National Wine Show of Australia. The 2006 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs has been awarded the Len Evans Memorial Trophy for Champion Wine of Show. The history-making Tasmanian sparkling wine was also awarded the Kit Stevens Memorial Trophy for […]

Paul Schaafsma to head Accolade Wines

Paul Schaafsma to head Accolade Wines

New World wine company, Accolade Wines, has appointed its General Manager UK and Ireland, Paul Schaafsma to be Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Ratcliffe who will become Deputy Chairman and also continue to advise on the strategic development of the company.