For the first time, the Réunion des Gastronomes toasted the hospitality sector at its annual banquet in Lambeth Palace with English wine instead of the traditional Champagne.

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 features…Continue reading→

Vineyards of Hampshire’s Festive Fizz 2025
Vineyards of Hampshire’s celebrated Christmas event, Festive Fizz, returns and is held for the first time on a Saturday as a Christmas shopping wine experience at Guildhall Winchester on Saturday 29th November…Continue reading→

Wine GB launches Golden 50 Wine List of 2025
In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, this significant list highlights the wines that have won gold medals in 2025 across 10 national and international competitions.

English Sparkling Wine beats Champagne in blind tasting in US
Ahead of World Champagne Day on 24th October, Chapel Down partnered with French television presenter Fred Sirieix, to challenge American perceptions about English wine.

WineGB announced as founding partner of Between The Vines
Founded by Tom Owtram, Between the Vines is a new independent platform bringing together storytelling, sustainability and community across the world of wine, drinks and hospitality.

Gloucestershire vineyard, Kingsthorne secures 29 awards across five wine competitions since release of debut wines in 2025
Kingsthorne’s wines have been recognised in five regional, national and international competitions. The medal collection includes two golds, and coveted trophies for Best Still White Wine and Best English Sparkling…Continue reading→

Folc unveils first English sparkling rosé using negotiant approach
Folc, the artisanal English wine producer, has launched it’s first English sparkling rosé, showcasing the power of the négociant approach in English winemaking.
