Embargoed until 00:01 Saturday 19 December • Produced from the finest ingredients, English sparkling wine is fast becoming a Christmas favourite • English climate complements slow-ripening grapes giving them their…Continue reading→
WineGB appoints new CEO
Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) has appointed Simon Thorpe MW as their new CEO, starting on Monday 26 October. Simon is a well-known figure in the UK wine trade with…Continue reading→
WineGB unveils new Classic Method campaign
Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) announces a new campaign to communicate and differentiate the qualities of their Classic Method Sparkling Wines, with a program of education, content and promotion for…Continue reading→
WineGB Awards Trophy Winners Announced
Hampshire producer Hattingley Valley Wines is Supreme Champion 2020 17 Trophies Awarded to Gold medal winning wines 100 producers entered the Awards with 27 counties represented 245 medals were awarded,…Continue reading→
National Awards Ceremony to go viral – and everyone is invited!
8 September 2020 at noon – the industry’s national Awards event is being premiered WineGB’s national Awards ceremony will be open to all to attend, as the event is taken…Continue reading→
Sustainable Wines of Great Britain: First Accredited Producers Announced
PRESS RELEASE 14 August 2020 The first British vineyards and wineries to formally achieve recognition for their sustainable credentials have been announced. The industry body, Wines of Great Britain (WineGB)…Continue reading→
2020 WineGB Awards Medal Winners Announced
• Record number of entries • Sparkling dominates top medals, but still wine successes are on the increase • 245 medals were awarded, of which 34 Gold, 98 Silver and…Continue reading→
WineGB launches ‘Virtual’ English Wine Week 20th – 28th June 2020
Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) is encouraging the trade to get behind the newly launched adapted format of English Wine Week, which will take place from 20th – 28th June.…Continue reading→
Wines of Great Britain launches new marketing initiatives to support producers during COVID-19
• New initiatives to boost sales of English and Welsh Wines • New dates for English Wine Week • Support and advice for the industry’s growers and producers Since the…Continue reading→
UK wine industry backs hospitality industry in calls to Government for greater support
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 18 March 2020 WineGB welcomes Government advice which, in an effort to slow down the rise of Coronavirus, is urging the public to avoid social contact and…Continue reading→
Wales’ best wines celebrated at annual awards
Wines from seven vineyards across Wales have been recognised at the Welsh Vineyards Association’s annual Welsh Wine Awards. 35 wines were tasted at the event, which was held at Llanerch…Continue reading→
New Director joins Board of Wines of Great Britain
The board of WineGB has announced the appointment of Sam Linter as a director of the company. She joins with immediate effect, representing one of the three directors appointed to…Continue reading→