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WineGB Press Releases
Mayo Wynne Baxter Announced as Headline Sponsor of the WineGB Conference and Confirmed as New Patron
WineGB has announced Mayo Wynne Baxter as the Headline Sponsor of the upcoming WineGB Conference, a major industry event bringing together producers, suppliers, and sector leaders from across England and…Continue reading→
Rare Grapes, New Regions and Still Wines Shake Up WineGB Awards
The WineGB 2026 Award winners have been unveiled today, just ahead of English Wine Week, revealing a shift in the UK wine landscape. The rise of unexpected grape varieties and emerging regions up the…Continue reading→
Raise a Glass to English Wine Week – Vineyards, Bars, Restaurants and Shops Back British Vineyards
Vineyards, wineries, retailers and hospitality venues across the country are coming together to celebrate English Wine Week, running 20th-28th June, with a full line up of events designed to showcase the quality, character and creativity of home-grown…Continue reading→
WineGB Appoints New Chair to Lead the Next Phase of Industry Growth
WineGB, the national body for the English and Welsh wine industry, has announced the appointment of Charlie Holland as its new Chair, following the completion of Nick Wenman’s interim term. The appointment marks a significant step…Continue reading→
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 Week…Continue reading→
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The Grape Press Blog
The wines and vineyards that defined the 2026 WineGB Awards
This year’s WineGB Awards, headline sponsored by Rankin Brothers & Sons, proved UK wine is entering a new era – one of growing confidence and quality.
5 reasons not to miss the 2026 WineGB Conference
Taking place at 10 Union Street in London on 16th July 2026, this year’s WineGB Conference is centred around the theme of RESILIENCE in the wine industry.
Trophy Sponsors for the WineGB Wine Awards 2026
These sponsors champion our producers in countless ways: through long‑standing industry support, specialist knowledge, innovation, and a shared passion for the exceptional wines being made across England and Wales. Their…Continue reading→
English Wine Week – WineGB On the Road: Mallard Point & Belvoir Castle
On Friday of English Wine Week Angelina and Sophie headed out for a day of vineyard and winery tours.
English Wine Week – WineGB On the Road: Sussex Vineyard Tour
A second day of English Wine Week celebrations for Kez and Emma found them at Rathfinny in Alfriston, Sussex for a tour and tasting.
English Wine Week – WineGB On the Road: at Hotel du Vin, Brighton
Wednesday night, WineGB’s Kez and Emma headed to an exciting English Wine Week celebration: the launch of the Henners Courtyard at Hotel du Vin, Brighton.
English Wine Week – WineGB on the Road: Celebrating Yorkshire
English Wine Week offered the perfect moment for Kirsty to head north and experience one of the country’s most distinctive and quietly powerful wine regions: Yorkshire.
English Wine Week – WineGB on the Road: Brit-Nat 2026
A celebration of English and Welsh Pet-Nat, organised by Tim Wildman, MW, The Numbers Winery and Les Caves de Pyrene was held at the East London Numbers Winery. A small…Continue reading→
English Wine Week: WineGB on the Road
On Monday 22 June, our CEO Nicola took to the road representing three very different but equally vital parts of WineGB’s work. The day showcased exactly what makes our sector…Continue reading→
The A to Z of English Wine Week 2026
26 ways to Celebrate New Traditions and Drink English & Welsh Wine
English Wine Week is taking off, quite literally, at London Heathrow
Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport, is raising special awareness for its English wine range across its bars, to spotlight the quality, diversity, and momentum of our home‑grown industry. A Landmark…Continue reading→
6 things the 2026 WineGB Awards medal winners confirm about UK wine
The 10th edition of the competition shows standards continue to climb with an uplift in Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners and a maturing sector with stills winning more than sparkling for the second consecutive year.
Industry Press Releases
First British-made sparkling wine bottle enters production as English and Welsh wine sector continues to grow
Croxsons, a 150-year-old packaging partner supplying glass bottles and jars to the food and drink sector, has worked in collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc to oversee the first production run…Continue reading→
New English Wine Region Announced – Rother River Wine
Six vineyards located in the most easterly part of East Sussex have together launched a new English wine region called Rother River Wine (@rotherriver.wine). Located within the Rother River catchment…Continue reading→
Severn Valley Wine Trail Launches Across the West Midlands for English Wine Week
Uncork your next adventure in one of England’s most surprising and scenic wine destinations: the Severn Valley Flowing through the heart of the West Midlands, from the rolling countryside of…Continue reading→
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