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→
Dunesforde Vineyard Unveils its FirstWines on BBC’s The One Show
Dunesforde, a boutique, family-run vineyard in the Vale of York, launches its first still white wines, grown from Bacchus and Solaris grapes. Established by the Townsend family, Dunesforde pursues their…Continue reading→
Winemaking Trio Create Hush Heath Estate Exclusives
As the 2019 harvest swings into action, and with the ‘coming of age’ of English wines as seen at the recent WINEGB tasting, Kent-based producers Hush Heath Estate, known for…Continue reading→
Plumpton College launches the first nationwide Viticulture Apprenticeship
Plumpton College, the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training and research is set to launch the UK’s first nationwide Viticulture apprenticeship and is seeking UK producers who are…Continue reading→