Graft founder Nik Darlington sets out to explore some of the country’s hidden vineyardsGraft Wine Company founder Nik Darlington will be marking this year’s English Wine Week (20th to 28th…Continue reading→
Plumpton Wine Division student calls on trade to support ground-breaking research project
Jack Thorpe, a 2nd year wine production student at Plumpton College is reaching out to the wine industry to support his ground-breaking research project which will have far-reaching implications for…Continue reading→
Independent report is published on the early impact COVID-19 has had on the wine industry of Great Britain
A report on the early impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on English and Welsh vineyards and wineries has just been published, following a survey conducted by Professor Francis Greene together…Continue reading→
#RaiseAGlass Campaign Launched to Support British Drinks Industry
A brand-new campaign has been launched to support the British brewing, distilling and winemaking sectors. Triggered by news of the industry facing difficulties following the closure of pubs, bars and…Continue reading→
The Drinks Trust fundraising success enables greater support to drinks industry
Following a request for support through the “Your Round, Help Your Trade” campaign, The Drinks Trust has raised just over £1 million to support individuals of the drinks industry, many…Continue reading→
Oastbrook invites London Wine Friends to Shop the New Normal
Oastbrook Estate in Sussex is sharing a taste of English springtime and the flavours of the Med with food and wine lovers quarantined in London while they cannot enjoy the…Continue reading→
The Big English Wine Good Friday – Bringing UK wine industry together
Friday (27th March), Black Chalk winemaker, Jacob Leadley sent out the following email shortly after 8pm: “If every person in the UK that loves English or Welsh wine bought a…Continue reading→
The Drinks Trust launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund
With the support of leading industry businesses, The Drinks Trust has fundraised over £400,000 to date, to support the people of the drinks industry who have been left in financial…Continue reading→
Gusbourne New Still Wines Released
At Gusbourne, we only make still wines in truly exceptional years. These special wines are produced in very limited quantities. Exclusively crafted from grapes selected from our own vineyards, they…Continue reading→
Ridgeview Steps Up to Support Hospitality Action
Today, East Sussex winery Ridgeview is pleased to announce a new initiative to support Hospitality Action in light of recent circumstances. Ridgeview will donate £2 for every bottle of Ridgeview…Continue reading→
Hattingley Valley Releases First Still Wines
Hattingley Valley, the family-owned Hampshire winery specialising in award-winning English sparkling wines, has announced the launch of STILL, its first range of premium still wines, with a 2019 Rosé and…Continue reading→
Simpsons’ Wine Estate Selected by Walpole as ‘Brand of Tomorrow 2020’
Walpole, the industry body for the UK’s luxury sector, has selected Simpsons’ Wine Estate, based in Barham near Canterbury, as one of the twelve 2020 Brands of Tomorrow – a…Continue reading→