WineGB is the trade association for UK wine

We cultivate success for our 500 grower and producer members which represents circa 70% of UK hectarage.  

We represent the industry to the Government, media, and trade. We provide our members with timely, accurate resources, to help their businesses grow, from guidance and toolkits, to training and marketing access.

At the heart of our work, we help members to make wine, market wine, and tell the story.   

Make. market. tell.

Read on to learn more about the fastest growing agricultural sector in the UK.

1,100+
There are now over 1,100 vineyards in the UK, up 7% on 2024
Vineyards

(Wine Standards 2025)

240
Nearly 240 wineries are registered in the UK
Wineries in the UK

(Wine Standards 2025)

10.6mill
The 2024 harvest produced over 10.6 million bottles of wine
Bottles of Wine

(Wine Standards 2025)

3%
2024 sales growth – and a 10% increase in stills
Growth in sales

(WineGB Industry Report 2025)

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At the heart of our work, we help members to make and market wine.

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Create New Traditions

Drink English & Welsh Wines. Find out more about our internationally award-winning wines.

Visit a Vineyard  

Plan your own vineyard tour with our Wine Map. Discover a new wine producer. We have boutique wineries, cozy cellar doors, big wedding venues, Michelin Star restaurants, picnics, art, craft workshops, hen parties, couples getaways, tastings, dog walks, coffees and…

craft your career

Our sector needs to double the workforce. Grow as a viticulturalist, craft wines as a winemaker, showcase the sector at the cellar door, and more. Find out where to study and what the sector offers to support you.  

Looking for information

We are the home for the stats, data and insights about the sector.

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UK wine news

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Our case to Government 

Our sector needs support to grow. Everyone can get involved – that includes you! Find out our asks to Government and help your vineyard.  

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2025 in Review: 10 ways WineGB has helped members Make, Market & Tell the story of UK wine

A look at how WineGB has helped members Make, Market and Tell the story of UK wine in 2025.

5 ways to make the most of the Vineyard & Winery Show 2025

This year’s show is on 19th November and WineGB will be there again. We have curated the seminar series on the theme of innovation, with a line up focusing on the cutting edge of viticulture and wine making.

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WineGB’s 31 Days of Sustainability: 5 ways to get involved this October

WineGB’s 31 Days of Sustainability: 5 ways to get involved this October October is Sustainability Month at WineGB, a time to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and empower our members toContinue reading

Trade Tasting 2025

5 steps that made the biggest Trade Tasting to date

5 steps that made the biggest Trade Tasting to date How did WineGB manage to buck the tube strikes to have the biggest UK Trade and Media Tasting to date?Continue reading

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English Wine Week 2025

Our annual campaign runs in June each year. Did you spot it? Throughout June, we had some incredible media coverage: 📝 Over 500 (533) media mentions of ‘English wine’ across June,Continue reading

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6 Key Processes For Effective Winery Management – What Good Looks Like

6 Key Processes For Effective Winery Management – What Good Looks Like Claudio Martell Product Director A Complex labour of love Running a winery is a labour of love —Continue reading

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Making the most of your land – utilities

Making the most of your land – utilities Lisa Busby Exploring Alternative Land Uses with Utilities In today’s evolving energy and infrastructure landscape and with increasing demand for clean energy,Continue reading

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WineGB Rising Stars 2024

WineGB Rising Stars 2024 The inaugural WineGB Rising Stars Awards and announcement of The Vintners’ UK Wine Apprentice Award 2024 took place on 31 January at Vintners’ Hall. Their purpose is to celebrate andContinue reading

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6 Steps For The One Block Challenge – How To Trial Regenerative Viticulture

6 Steps For The One Block Challenge – How To Trial Regenerative Viticulture Becky Sykes Programme Director Regenerative viticulture Heard of regenerative farming but don’t know what it means? Or,Continue reading

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4 Steps To Curating ‘Create New Traditions’ And WineGB’s Brand With Barlow & Co.

4 Steps To Curating ‘Create New Traditions’ And WineGB’s Brand With Barlow & Co. Ed Wright & Emma Tanous the brief Great Britain produces some of the most thrilling winesContinue reading

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Rooted in Brand: 5 Steps So Vineyards Can Flourish Through Creativity

Rooted in Brand: 5 Steps So Vineyards Can Flourish Through Creativity Oak Creative Vineyards across the UK are thriving – not just in the soil, but in the marketplace. EnglishContinue reading

Press Releases

Pembrokeshire’s Velfrey Vineyard voted Regional Winner for Wales in the Great British Food Awards

Velfrey Vineyard in Pembrokeshire has been selected as the Regional Winner for Wales at the Great British Food Awards 2025.

Joint statement on proposed alcohol duty hike in 2025 budget

In a joint statement ahead of the Budget on 26 November 2025, WineGB urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, not to raise excise duty

England gets there first: Balfour Nouveau 2025 launches ahead of France’s Beaujolais Day

The latest release from the Kent based winery is being positioned as a genuine rival to our neighbours across the Channel.

The King’s Award for Sustainable Development presented to Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey

Earlier this year, Denbies received The King’s Award recognising its outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.

The Department for Business and Trade – International Trade Week (ITW)

International Trade Week (ITW) is back from 3–7 November 2025, a week-long celebration of the UK’s exporting potential. Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), , ITW featuresContinue reading

Contact Us

Find the best person to contact on our team page otherwise email office@winegb.co.uk  

If you are a member of the media the press team can be contacted 24/7 at press@winegb.co.uk  

Monthly trade newsletter  

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