WineGB today announces that Nicola Bates will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer. Charlie Holland, WineGB Chair, said: “During her tenure, Nicola worked with stakeholders across the English and…Continue reading→

Velfrey Makes Welsh Wine History with International Trophy Triumph
Pembrokeshire vineyard wins prestigious Glass of Bubbly trophy and gold medal, plus two silvers, competing against Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world A family-run vineyard in Pembrokeshire has…Continue reading→

Budget fails to deliver for one of Britain’s most promising rural industries
“The Government has talked extensively about economic growth, investment and supporting British business. Yet when presented with tangible, affordable measures to help one of Britain’s fastest-growing agricultural and manufacturing sectors…Continue reading→

Chapel Down unveils their most significant new English Sparkling Wine release in a decade
Chapel Down today announces Kit’s Coty Blanc de Noirs 2021, the most significant new product release from the English winemaker in ten years. Made from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes grown…Continue reading→

Velfrey to pioneer Charmat-method sparkling wine in Wales
Pembrokeshire Winery at Velfrey Vineyard is set to produce Wales’s first sparkling wine made from Welsh-grown grapes using the Charmat method, adding a new style of Welsh fizz to the…Continue reading→

Balfour Winery launches first ‘Signature’ Chardonnay
Showcasing the best of site-specific premium English still wine Balfour Winery introduces its latest signature expression: a distinctive English Chardonnay crafted to showcase the character of Kent and the Hush…Continue reading→

Carling Recruitment Appoints New Head of Business Development
Carling Recruitment announces Chris Smart as its new Head of Business Development. Chris joined the team in August 2026, bringing more than 30 years of business development experience across scientific…Continue reading→

IMPRESSIVE GROWTH FOR LEONARDSLEE FAMILY VINEYARDS
Leonardslee Family Vineyards is delighted to announce the launch of a premium new tasting room, located within Leonardslee House, at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens. The Drawing Room at Leonardslee will offer tutored wine tasting experiences…Continue reading→

CROXSONS EXTENDS COMMERCIAL TEAM
Croxsons, the 150 year-old B-Corp certified family-owned business that supplies glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has extended its commercial team with the appointment of Matthew Howarth as…Continue reading→

WineGB Optimistic for Strong Fruit Quality and Volumes Ahead of 2026 Harvest
WineGB, the trade association representing the UK’s wine producers, is optimistic about the size and quality of the 2026 harvest. Producers across the UK are currently reporting healthy vineyards, clean fruit and encouraging ripening following stable summer conditions. With an unusual frost for some, affecting a small percentage of sites and crops,…Continue reading→

First British-made sparkling wine bottle enters production as English and Welsh wine sector continues to grow
Croxsons, a 150-year-old packaging partner supplying glass bottles and jars to the food and drink sector, has worked in collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc to oversee the first production run…Continue reading→

New English Wine Region Announced – Rother River Wine
Six vineyards located in the most easterly part of East Sussex have together launched a new English wine region called Rother River Wine (@rotherriver.wine). Located within the Rother River catchment…Continue reading→
