Dakota Fanning

Excerpt from An Interview Published on October 31, 2022

… Here is an unconscious and casually curated feed of “little flashes of my sense of humor or things I care about.” I couldn’t help noticing her love of Whispering Angel rosé wine.
“Oh my god, it’s the best” she cries.
I had been tempted to bring her a bottle as a gift, but I didn’t want her to take it the wrong way.
“I would have welcomed it with open arms” she reassures me. “And we would be drinking it right now.”

rosé wine, a truly seasonless sip

When Sacha Lichine acquired Chateau d’Esclans he knew he had no-easy task ahead him: to educate the world about the true potential of rosé wine. Since 2006, Sacha and his team have tirelessly worked to spread one simple message: rosé truly can be a fine wine. Gone are the days of it being merely a summer tipple to be drunk while relaxing by the sea, in the present day it is now a widely respected and truly beloved beverage that can be appreciated by anyone, whether they be a connoisseur or your everyman drinker. Rated amongst some of the best wines in the world, the Chateau d’Esclans portfolio is paving the way for the rosé category to become a totally seasonless sip.

After sixteen vintages, the realization is slowly but surely starting to dawn on the world that rosé is in fact a wine that can be enjoyed with a vast array of cuisines at any time of the year. So, with the festive season around the corner, as family and friends come together to enjoy each other’s company, it is high time that a glass of rosé becomes commonplace when celebrating what has been this year, and what is to come in 2023. Whether it be cheese fondue in the Alps, hearty truffle dishes next to a warm fire or a delicious game course shared around a table of friends, the Chateau d’Esclans wines are the ultimate compliment to a seemingly endless number of traditionally wintertime treats.

So, as the winter months descend upon us, please consider this an invitation to experiment with your seasonal drink choices, whether it be around your own table or gifting a bottle to loved ones. From harvest to holidays, Chateau d’Esclans has got you covered this season.

Dillon Bass Seeks to Drive Rosé Renaissance in Northern Ireland with Whispering Angel

Drinks company Dillon Bass has added Whispering Angel – the world’s number one premium rosé – to its burgeoning wine and spirits portfolio.
With a 24.4% market share, Whispering Angel has driven the ‘rosé renaissance’ in recent years, supported by high profile celebrity endorsements and sponsorships. Widely regarded as the benchmark for new rosés, Whispering Angel essentially established a category that is now worth a massive £63M globally, with premium £10+ rosés growing +58.1%, as consumers opt to enjoy blush wines all year round.
The popular rosé brand was officially welcomed into the Dillon Bass wine portfolio at a special dinner for key hospitality staff at Belfast’s Waterman restaurant at the end of September (Wednesday 28 September), hosted by Whispering Angel’s UK brand ambassador, Kelly Stevenson. Chef Niall McKenna prepared an exquisite menu with dishes expertly paired to complement Whispering Angel.
Dillon Bass will now begin a programme of trade engagement, events and activations to support growing consumer demand for rosé.

Speaking after the event, Laura Shiels, brand manager for Whispering Angel said: “Whispering Angel has been a gamechanger for the rosé category. From humble beginnings in 2006, the brand has grown to become the world’s number one rosé, building a whole category through its own impressive trajectory. We’re excited to amplify the stellar work the brand has been doing globally to drive the rosé renaissance here, helping consumers to enjoy a taste of ‘la vie en rosé’ in Northern Ireland.”

Whispering Angel is available to buy in leading local retail and off sales outlets across Northern Ireland, RRP £20.

In November the best wines in the world will be awarded

From October 28 to November 1, Singapore will be the epicenter of the second edition of the Wine Pinnacle Awards , which brings together the main players in the world wine industry, to distinguish the best wines. The program also includes Masterclasses and a Symposium by leading professionals and exclusive food and wine experiences with renowned chefs.
The second edition of the Wine Pinnacle Awards was delayed due to the pause that the pandemic put on major events around the world. However, the confirmation of its realization arouses great expectations and is emerging as the most anticipated wine event of the year in Southeast Asia. Once again, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is the venue for all activities on the Wine Pinnacle Awards programme, proving that it is one of the top dining destinations for bon vivants and wine lovers in Singapore.

NOMINATED WINES – WINE PINNACLE AWARDS 2022:

Comfort Pink < 40 Euros
Château d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Rosé, Provence, France