Wine lovers, photography enthusiasts, and supporters of local creativity are being urged to cast their vote as public voting officially opens for the WineGB Photography Competition. Celebrating the beauty, craft, and character…Continue reading→

WineGB Strengthens Leadership Team with Partnerships Appointment
WineGB has announced the appointment of a new Head of Partnerships position, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to building a strong team to support its member and partner growth ambitions. The appointment forms part of WineGB’s ongoing investment in organisational development,…Continue reading→

Ten Yorkshire Vineyards Launch Yorkshire
Ten vineyards have come together to create the trail – Bay Vineyard, Carlton Towers, Goose Beck, Helme
Edge, Holmfirth, Knotfield, Laurel Vines, Leventhorpe, Towthorpe and Yorkshire Heart, covering all parts of
our Yorkshire region.

WineGB Accelerates Sustainability Drive with Relaunch of National Certification for UK Wine
WineGB has announced the relaunch of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB), its national independently audited sustainability certification scheme, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of UK wine production. This expansion…Continue reading→

WineGB Appoints Head of Communications & Marketing to Strengthen Industry Voice
Kirsty Rushby will lead WineGB’s marketing and communications strategy, with a focus on elevating the profile of the sector, championing producers, and amplifying the industry’s unique narrative of quality, innovation and growth.

‘NOW THAT DRY JANUARY IS OVER – IT’S NOT ONLY TIME TO DRINK WINE BUT ALSO TO GROW GRAPES – WINEGB LAUNCHES ITS NEW ENTRANTS GUIDE
As the UK wine sector continues to grow, WineGB builds on its strong momentum and launches its New Entrants Guide: ‘Making a success in UK viticulture and wine production’

WINEGB KICKS OFF 2026 AT WINE PARIS WITH BIGGEST STAND YET
WineGB kicks off its 2026 activity with its biggest stand yet at any wine exhibition and second appearance at Wine Paris (9-11 February 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.

WINEGB’S RESPONSE TO THE 2025 AUTUMN BUDGET STATEMENT
“Another alcohol duty hike unfairly captures the domestic wine industry, putting rural jobs, tourism, and growth at risk at a time when UK wine is gaining global recognition,” says WineGB CEO Nicola Bates.

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

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→
