English Sparkling Wine has a new Riedel glass

English Sparkling Wine producers in Hampshire, Kent, and Sussex are conclusive in their decision in tasting workshops conducted by Riedel Maximilian Riedel and the Riedel UK team recently visited wineriesContinue reading

WineGB West 2022 Competition results

WineGB West held their annual competition on 17th November at the fantastic setting of Sandridge Barton Wine Estate in Devon. Nearly 100 wines were entered over 8 classes, sent inContinue reading

Best of Wales’ Wines Celebrated at Annual Awards

Vineyards of Wales Annual Wine Competition – results announced As reported by the Food & Drink Wales Drinks Cluster, wines from vineyards across Wales have been recognised by the WelshContinue reading

WineGB Wessex joins forces with The Pig for their 2022 Awards

WineGB Wessex has announced the winners of its annual 2022. This is the 38th year of the awards for what is the third largest of WineGB’s regional bodies. Over 50Continue reading

British wine producers denied access to small producers’ duty relief

Local vineyards are excluded from Government plans to help small producers. In the recent mini-budget on 23 September the Government outlined its plans for a revamped alcohol excise duty system,Continue reading

Direct to consumer sales drive ongoing sales growth for GB wine industry

Tuesday 6 September:  WineGB today announced new data which shows the strong growth of the industry. • Sales increased by nearly 70% over the past two years• Average of 1.6mContinue reading

WineGB announces new partnership with Knight Frank

Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) is pleased to announce that Knight Frank has become its latest Industry Partner. WineGB has signed an agreement with leading independent real estate consultancy KnightContinue reading

WineGB 2022 Trade & Press Tasting returns in September

WineGB’s annual Trade & Press Tasting will be taking place at RHS Lindley Hall in London on Tuesday 6th September and promises to be another packed event. Newcomers to theContinue reading

Three new Directors appointed to the WineGB Board

New WineGB Board appointments will help drive growth and ambitions of wine industry of Britain WineGB has announced the appointment of three new Directors to the WineGB Board: Jonica FoxContinue reading

WineGB Awards 2022 trophy winners announced

Newcomers and established ‘Greats’ in this year’s Hall of Fame The Trophy winners of the WineGB Awards – the national competition for the English and Welsh wine industry – areContinue reading

WineGB Awards 2022 medal results announced

Record Number of Entries at WineGB Awards • Highest number of entries, with 11 newcomers• 48% of the medals awarded for sparkling wines, 52% for still wine• Almost every countyContinue reading

UK wine industry sees a boom in sales as wine drinkers get a thirst for English wines

As the English wine industry gears up to celebrate its national campaign English Wine Week from 18-26 June, Wines of Great Britain (WineGB), the national body for the UK wineContinue reading