The Grape Press Blog
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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.
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.