Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest is back! Join the premier Hampshire producers in celebrating their 8th year of Fizz Fest, hosted by TV Wine Expert, best-selling author & Hampshire resident…Continue reading→

Historic Pub opens in Fitzrovia with English Sparkling Wine Bar
Following the reopening of historic Fitzrovia pub The George on Great Portland Street, JKS Restaurants and publican Dominic Jacobs are gearing up to unveil ‘Upstairs at The George’ with a…Continue reading→

Vinescapes restructures and grows team of expertise
The incredible success and development of Vinescapes has led to strategic restructuring and addition of further expertise to the team. In the latest appointment Jonathan Rodwell joins the team as…Continue reading→

The Drinks Trust opens the applications for the first vocational hardship programme of the drinks hospitality industry, Develop
The Drinks Trust is pleased to announce that its new vocational programme, Develop, is now officially open to applicants. For the first time in its 135-year history, The Trust has…Continue reading→

The English Wine Diaries shortlisted for international podcast award
The English Wine Diaries podcast, a show that champions English wine and those who make and promote it, has been shortlisted for an international award less than a year since…Continue reading→

Gusbourne confirms leading chefs for their Chef Series 2022
Since 2018 Gusbourne in Kent have been inviting some of the UK’s top chefs to Gusbourne to share their Michelin-starred talents in their intimate garden room, which overlooks the vineyards.…Continue reading→

Plumpton Wine Division will host Inaugural Industry Research Symposium
Plumpton College are pleased to announce the Wine Division will host their inaugural Annual Industry Research Symposium, which will take place as a webinar on Friday 18th February 2022. The…Continue reading→

Rawlings and Vigo merge to offer complete (end-to-end) processing and packaging solution
Two suppliers to the UK industry: Rawlings & Son and Vigo Ltd have combined forces, enabling a complete processing to packaging offering. The merger brings Rawlings’ portfolio of primary packaging…Continue reading→

Freixenet Copestick acquires English wine producer Bolney Wine Estate
Freixenet Copestick has strengthened its position as the leading sparkling wine supplier in England with the acquisition of the renowned English sparkling wine producer, Bolney Wine Estate which took place…Continue reading→

New weekend brunch menu launched at Squerryes’ restaurant
Estate chef Alexander Baillieu at Squerryes Wine Estate’s restaurant, The Bottle Store, has prepared a new weekend brunch menu, ideal for couples wanting a quintessential way to celebrate Valentine’s Day…Continue reading→

Vinescapes appoints Jo Cowderoy as Marketing Manager
Jo Cowderoy has been appointed as Marketing Manager for Vinescapes Ltd and its partner business Veraison Ltd, based in Dorking, Surrey. Vinescapes is the leading vineyard and winery development consultancy…Continue reading→

Ruth and Charles Simpson named in Walpole’s 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury list
Ruth and Charles Simpson, founders of Simpsons Wine Estate based in Kent, were named one of the 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury on the Walpole Power List at…Continue reading→
