Chapel Down and Balfour have reported “record breaking” harvests with yields at an all-time high for both producers. Following its harvest, from their vineyards…
Chapel Down and Balfour have reported “record breaking” harvests with yields at an all-time high for both producers. Following its harvest, from their vineyards…
English sparkling wine company Chapel Down has reported a 21% boost in sales for the six months to June 30. In a trading update today, the company said net sales in the period were £8.37 million, up from £6.94 million in H1 2022. Off-trade sales rose 25%, with Chapel Down’s market share at 36% in the six months, up from 31% in H1 2022. Citing…
English wine producer Chapel Down has reported an increase in sales for 2022. The Kent-based company said today that net sales have risen from £14.3 million in 2021, to £15.6 million for 2022. Sparkling wine has seen strong growth, with sales up 53% on 2021 “in line with the company’s planned premiumisation strategy and increased focus on sparkling wine”. Chapel Down said traditional method sparkling…
Kent-based wine producer Chapel Down has been confirmed as the official wine partner of Kent Cricket. The partnership launched this week as part of the 170th Canterbury Cricket Week, with a pop-up Chapel Down outdoor bar serving English sparkling wine and advertising within the Canterbury grounds. The wine will also be offered to winning teams on the podium at men’s international, women’s international and…
Chapel Down has announced that Andrew Carter, currently managing director Chase Distillery will be succeeding Frazer Thompson, chief executive of Chapel Down in September 2021. Carter will be joining the business as chief executive on September 13 and Thompson will work with him to ensure a seamless handover of office. Martin Glenn, Chairman of Chapel Down Group said: “Frazer has decided to retire after 20…
Chapel Down Group is gearing up to dispose of its Curious Drinks business and assets. The English wine producer said it intends to sell its beer and cider arm, comprising the Curious Beer and Cider brands and the Curious Brewery and restaurant. At present NewCo, established at the direction of the Luke Johnson-owned Risk Capital Partners (RCP) is lined up to acquire the business, subject…
Chapel Down Group has announced that its managing director, beers and cider, Gareth Bath, has resigned to pursue other interests. Bath joined the company two years ago to help drive sales for the producer’s Curious brand, and he oversaw the build of a new brewery and a major rebranding exercise. Frazer Thompson, chief executive of Chapel Down Group, said: “We wish Gareth well in the…
Chapel Down has reported 10% growth in turnover during 2018 as sales broke through the £13 million barrier for the first time. The Kent-based firm now produces wine, beer, cider and spirits and it is enjoying surging demand for its drinks. Gross profit increased 9% to £4.9 million and that amounts to 37% of turnover, down slightly on the 38% it achieved in 2017. It…
