London Wine Fair is approaching capacity on its inaugural Host Nation initiative, which was first announced in the autumn. The initiative has been introduced to showcase a specific country or…Continue reading→

‘NOW THAT DRY JANUARY IS OVER – IT’S NOT ONLY TIME TO DRINK WINE BUT ALSO TO GROW GRAPES – WINEGB LAUNCHES ITS NEW ENTRANTS GUIDE
As the UK wine sector continues to grow, WineGB builds on its strong momentum and launches its New Entrants Guide: ‘Making a success in UK viticulture and wine production’

Croxsons launches first ever British sparkling wine bottle
Croxsons, a 150-year-old family business that manufactures premium glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle. The Sovereign bottle has been…Continue reading→

WINEGB KICKS OFF 2026 AT WINE PARIS WITH BIGGEST STAND YET
WineGB kicks off its 2026 activity with its biggest stand yet at any wine exhibition and second appearance at Wine Paris (9-11 February 2026).

Leonardslee Family Vineyards announces new partnership with Schenk Family UK
The exciting collaboration sees Schenk add English wines to its portfolio for the first time.

Plumpton College pledges £500,000 of fully funded training to the English Wine Industry
To launch its Centenary year, Plumpton College, is pledging half a million to drive strength, skill, and innovation across the English wine industry in 2026.

WINEGB CALLS THE 2025 HARVEST ‘A VINTAGE OF OUTSTANDING QUALITY.’
The driest summer on record resulted in one of the earliest grape harvests ever seen in the UK and a wine crop of outstanding quality.

Vagabond brings the UK’s largest urban winery to London
Blending winemaking, eating, drinking and discovery under one roof, Vagabond Canada Water brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before.

WINEGB’S RESPONSE TO THE 2025 AUTUMN BUDGET STATEMENT
“Another alcohol duty hike unfairly captures the domestic wine industry, putting rural jobs, tourism, and growth at risk at a time when UK wine is gaining global recognition,” says WineGB CEO Nicola Bates.

The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom honours Camel Valley’s Bob Lindo with the Prestigious International Diploma of Honour
The co-founder of Camel Valley Vineyards in Cornwall, was recently awarded the esteemed FICB Diploma of Honour.

A first as the Réunion des Gastronomes serves English Sparkling Wine at its annual banquet
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.
