To launch its Centenary year, Plumpton College, is pledging half a million to drive strength, skill, and innovation across the English wine industry in 2026.
WINEGB CALLS THE 2025 HARVEST ‘A VINTAGE OF OUTSTANDING QUALITY.’
The driest summer on record resulted in one of the earliest grape harvests ever seen in the UK and a wine crop of outstanding quality.
A first as the Réunion des Gastronomes serves English Sparkling Wine at its annual banquet
For the first time, the Réunion des Gastronomes toasted the hospitality sector at its annual banquet in Lambeth Palace with English wine instead of the traditional Champagne.
Pembrokeshire’s Velfrey Vineyard voted Regional Winner for Wales in the Great British Food Awards
Velfrey Vineyard in Pembrokeshire has been selected as the Regional Winner for Wales at the Great British Food Awards 2025.
Joint statement on proposed alcohol duty hike in 2025 budget
In a joint statement ahead of the Budget on 26 November 2025, WineGB urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, not to raise excise duty
Vineyards of Hampshire’s Festive Fizz 2025
Vineyards of Hampshire’s celebrated Christmas event, Festive Fizz, returns and is held for the first time on a Saturday as a Christmas shopping wine experience at Guildhall Winchester on Saturday 29th November…Continue reading→
Wine GB launches Golden 50 Wine List of 2025
In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, this significant list highlights the wines that have won gold medals in 2025 across 10 national and international competitions.
WineGB announced as founding partner of Between The Vines
Founded by Tom Owtram, Between the Vines is a new independent platform bringing together storytelling, sustainability and community across the world of wine, drinks and hospitality.
WineGB launches new Hiring Toolkit to support recruitment in wine industry
WineGB has launched its latest Hiring Toolkit, the third in its series of comprehensive guidance documents supporting best practice in vineyards and wineries. Launched during National Inclusion Week it is a…Continue reading→
WineGB celebrates its biggest National Trade & Press Tasting
Despite the unforeseen transport challenges of the tube strike, WineGB has pulled off its most successful National Trade & Press Tasting to date (Monday 8th September 2025). With over 80…Continue reading→
Education and storytelling at the WineGB National Trade & Press Tasting
WineGB is pleased to share further details of its forthcoming 2025 National Trade & Press Tasting. This year’s event is moving to a central London location and will be taking…Continue reading→
New Chair, Deputy Chair and Board members at WineGB
17 August 2025 WineGB strengthens its Board with new members in Charlie Holland, Michael Kennedy and Gary Smith, and appoints Nick Wenman as Interim Chair and Ruth Simpson as Interim…Continue reading→