Eleanor Yates

Vidal was elected at the Regulatory Council’s headquarters in Vilafranca del Penedès, supported by an absolute majority of the members of the Plenary Session, which is composed of an equal number of representatives from the production and winemaking sectors. Vidal, the first woman to hold the presidency of the Cava Designation of Origin, said she “takes on this responsibility with enthusiasm, humility, respect and an absolute commitment to the future of Cava”.

Both categories declined in volume in 2025, but spirits' more moderate volume decline (-3%) was sufficient for it to surpass wine volume (-5%). No-alcohol beer was the second-largest subcategory of beer by volume in 2025 and is expected to double its share of the global beer market by volume from 2% in 2025 to 4% by 2033.

Guided by guest preferences, drinks showcase Mediterranean flavours, with natural  elements developed in the Avra mixology lab. Central to the new menu is the opening chapter Senses, offering four ingredient-led, seasonal cocktails through local hero ingredients of grass, berries, peppermint and charcoal.