The Grape Press Blog
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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.

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