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WineGB Press Releases
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→
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→
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The Grape Press Blog
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.
Great British Tomato Fortnight
Nothing says British summer quite like a ripe tomato and a chilled glass of English or Welsh wine. British Tomato Fortnight is underway and we’re celebrating two home‑grown cool-climate legends: local tomatoes and local wine.
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.
Industry Press Releases
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
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