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WineGB Press Releases
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→
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 character…Continue reading→
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.
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The Grape Press Blog
Behind the Scenes at the 2026 WineGB Wine Awards judging
Our expert panel of judges gathered at WSET London this week to taste through 372 wines from across the UK.
Chardonnay Day
Thursday 21st May marks International Chardonnay Day, and honestly, WineGB Ambassador Victoria Bubb think it deserves more than just one day.
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.
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.
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?
What winning a WineGB award can do for your business
Previous winners explain why entering should be a part of your annual strategy.
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.
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.
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.