In response to the Spring Statement today, Nicola Bates CEO of WineGB, said: “We are disappointed in the halving of growth projections in the Spring Statement and what this means…Continue reading→
Visit A Vineyard: WineGB’s Wine Tourism Guide for English Tourism Week
With over 1.5 million vineyard visits made in 2023, wine tourism is the newest trend in UK travel. WineGB has launched the Visit a Vineyard Guide showcasing the most unique…Continue reading→
New tool launched to support frost risk management in vineyards
A UK frost forecasting and management research project has released a Bud Burst Model to capture data from across the country by grape variety. The Bud Burst Model, which is…Continue reading→
WineGB calls on Government to spend small part of wine duty increases on growing the domestic market as it submits response to Spending Review
WineGB is calling on the Government to acknowledge the growth potential of viticulture and winemaking in the UK in its submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review. The Comprehensive Spending Review…Continue reading→
WineGB cultivates success for sector with UK and overseas activities in 2025
WineGB has published its list of activities for the 2025 calendar year, including dates for the annual Trade and Press Tasting and English Wine Week. Talking to the Trade To…Continue reading→
WineGB Harvest Summary: Provisional 2024 Data
English and Welsh growers hold their own in challenging year throughout Europe Despite testing conditions, also experienced across Europe, a small but good quality crop was achieved in 2024,…Continue reading→
Robotics project for British wine industry secures over £475k in Government funding
Cambridge-based company Autopickr, together with Coopers Croft Vineyard and WineGB, have been awarded over £475,000 in Government funding for a pioneering robotics project. Autopickr, known for their autonomous robots for…Continue reading→
UK’s top awarded wines of 2024 revealed with creation of the ‘Golden 50 Wines List’
In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, WineGB has launched the Golden 50 Wines List to showcase the wines that have won gold medals in 2024 across 10 national…Continue reading→
WineGB comment on agricultural property relief
Commenting on the changes to agricultural property relief announced in the recent Budget, CEO of WineGB, Nicola Bates, said: “This is a real body blow for our sector which is…Continue reading→
WineGB Wessex Wine Awards celebrates 40 years
WineGB Wessex has announced the winners of its annual 2024 awards at a Celebration Lunch held at The PIG hotel in Brockenhurst (12 November). This is the 40th year of…Continue reading→
WineGB launches comprehensive EDI resource for wine industry
To mark the end of its 30 Days of Sustainable Action campaign, WineGB has launched its ‘People Support Hub’ to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the wine industry. The…Continue reading→
WineGB’s response to the 2024 autumn Budget statement
Responding to the autumn Budget, WineGB CEO Nicola Bates said: “We understand the fiscal situation and the need for growth. Today’s Budget was an opportunity for the Government to help…Continue reading→