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WineGB Press Releases

English Wine Week takes place 20-28 June

WineGB Urges Independent Retailers to Champion Local Producers and Drive Footfall with English Wine Week

WineGB is calling on independent retailers and establishments across the country to back Britain’s fast‑growing wine industry by stocking English and Welsh wines and to support this year’s English Wine WeekContinue reading

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Celebrate the Beauty of England’s Wine Country: Cast Your Vote in the WineGB Photography Competition

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 characterContinue reading

WineGB Head of Parternships Neil Walker

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 Wine Trail

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 expansionContinue reading

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Meet the WineGB 2026 Awards Judges – Wine

The entry deadline for the WineGB Awards has now closed. As we edge nearer to judging week, here’s a closer look at this year’s panel

National Wine Careers Week: Getting Into Wine To Where I Am Now

WineGB spoke with individuals from across the team and wider wine industry to learn about their pathways into the sector and the roles they hold today.

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Meet the WineGB Awards Judges – Cellar Door

Introducing the judges assessing our new cellar door categories, which will benchmark excellence in visitor experience at member vineyards and wineries.

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Great British Rosé Week

There’s no better time to explore one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most exciting wine styles. To celebrate Great British Rosé Week, we’ve been speaking with English and Welsh producers to uncover what’s driving the category forward.

Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc Day: A Look at One of the World’s Most Characterful Grapes

Happy International Sauvignon Blanc Day! To celebrate, we spoke to some of England’s Sauvignon Blanc growers and winemakers.

The WineGB photography and labelling competitions – Who are the judges?

The judges have had their initial say
in scoring the 2026 WineGB 
Photography competition – this week marks the launch of 
competition’s public voting period. And what’s to come with the brand new innovative labelling competition?

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What winning a WineGB award can do for your business

Previous winners explain why entering should be a part of your annual strategy.

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6 reasons to enter the 2026 WineGB Awards

With entries now open for 2026, here’s a few reasons why you should consider putting your wines – and the stories behind them – forward.

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WineGB Trade Ambassadors’ English and Welsh wine recommendations for Easter 2026

Looking for some inspiration to create new traditions and drink English and Welsh wine this spring?

3 viticultural takeaways from the 2016 International Cool Climate Wine Symposium

Matt Strugnell, Chair of WineGB Viticulture Group, summarises learnings from the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Join Us – Sponsorship Executive – position closed

Join Us – Sponsorship Executive We are looking for a part time, flexible professional, with sales experience – ideally in the wine sector – who can support our patrons andContinue reading

Thinking of planting a vineyard? 6 ways WineGB’s 2026 New Entrants Guide can help

The New Entrants Guide: Making a success in UK viticulture and wine production, is the latest document from WineGB designed to give guidance and clarity to members embarking on their wine journey.

Industry Press Releases

The Coravin Guide goes beyond London highlighting By The Glass menus around the UK

The guide has expanded to cities including Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Bath, Leeds and Edinburgh

Vineyards of the Surrey Hills launches Surrey Hills Wine Week

The inaugural celebration of wines made in Surrey will take place from Saturday May 30 to Sunday June 7, 2026

Vintage English sparkling wine, Annie Power Cuvée, marks 10 years since champion racehorse made history at Cheltenham

Jockey, Ruby Walsh, led Annie Power to Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham Festival in 2016 and owner, Susannah Ricci, of Yotes Court Vineyard, has created Annie Power Cuvée 2021 in tribute

Balfour opens its latest venue The The Winemaker’s Pub, in Goudhurst, Kent

Balfour Winery has opened the doors to its newest hospitality venture, a village pub rooted in English wine, British cooking and a strong sense of home.

National Wine Careers Week returns, backed by growing industry momentum

Led by Plumpton College and Nyetimber, and supported by WineGB, National Wine Careers Week will return from 9 – 15 May 2026.