Sparkling Wine Sales Bubble At Virgin Wines

Released on: September 8, 2008, 4:16 pm

Press Release Author: Louise Truswell

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: Virgin Wines has sold more bottles of sparkling wine in the
last 12 months than ever before. Like for like sales of sparkling wine have
increased by 76% in value, while the number of bottles sold has more than doubled,
emphasising Virgin Wines commitment to providing the best value possible.

Press Release Body: Sparkling Wine Sales Bubble at Virgin Wines

Virgin Wines has sold more bottles of sparkling wine in the last 12 months than ever
before. Like for like sales of sparkling wine have increased by 76% in value, while
the number of bottles sold has more than doubled, emphasising Virgin Wines
commitment to providing the best value possible.

Commenting on the success, Louise Truswell, PR Executive of Virgin Wines said: “We
are delighted that sales of our sparkling wines have increased so dramatically over
the past year. As consumers increasingly look for alternatives to Champagne, we are
determined to provide our customers with the very best sparkling wines from around
the world. We expect to see more and more demand for sparkling wine over the coming
months.”

Combining the massive increase in demand for Rosé and the thirst for sparkling wine,
Virgin Wines has introduced La Certosa Sparkling Pinot Grigio Brut Rosé, which has
become an instant customer favourite. The feedback from customers has been very
positive with comments such as “A good value Sparkler”, “Superb Sunny Fizz” and
“Light, fruity, crispy - a really good drink”.

For more details, visit http://www.virginwines.com/sparkling-wine

15 July 2008
ENDS

Contact
Louise Truswell
PR Executive
Virgin Wines
Tel: 01603 886403
Email: louise.truswell@virginwines.com

Editor’s Notes

• Launched in 2000, Virgin Wines’ goal is to deliver boutique quality wines, at the
same price as mass-produced supermarket wines.

• Virgin Wines is Europe’s largest independent online wine retailer, with over
500,000 customers.

• In the last 12 months, Virgin Wines has introduced 16 winemakers and 56 new wines
to the UK.

• Virgin Wines delivers to anywhere in the UK for just 5.99 – including the most
remote corners of the Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the
Scilly Isles.

• Customers must be over 18 to buy wine. Full terms and conditions are available at
www.virginwines.com

Web Site: http://www.virginwines.com/sparkling-wine

Contact Details: Contact Details:
Louise Truswell
Virgin Wines
Web Site: http://www.virginwines.com/sparkling-wine
Email:Louise.truswell@virginwines.com
Tel: 01603 886403

Street: St James’ Mill, Whitefriars
City: Norwich
Zip/Post Code:NR3 1TN
Country: England

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