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→

Award-winning winemaker’s debut book will guide the nation to ‘grow your own wine’
Kieron Atkinson, award-winning winemaker at what was once the most northerly vineyard in the world, has written a new book to inspire and guide you in how to grow and…Continue reading→

English vineyard owned by Champagne house is newest member of Vineyards of Hampshire
Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) has just announced its latest member. Pinglestone Estate is the first from the famous French region to join nine existing producers of the Hampshire association. For…Continue reading→

Simpsons’ Wine Estate Launches Q Class 2020
Simpsons’ Wine Estate is delighted to announce the release of Q Class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – a new range of super premium still wines, which comprises a pair of…Continue reading→
