The Grape Press Blog
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WineGB Trade & Press Tasting 2026: Unlocking the Power of the Cellar Door for Regional Tourism – meet the panellists
WineGB Trade & Press Tasting 2026: Unlocking the Power of the Cellar Door for Regional Tourism – meet the panellists How can wine tourism become a cornerstone of regional economic…Continue reading→
What are PIWIs and why are they important for the future of English & Welsh wine?
Disease-resistant grape varieties are becoming an increasingly interesting part of the UK wine story as growers look for ways to work with a changing climate while reducing disease pressure
WineGB Trade & Press Tasting 2026: Building the Future of UK Wine Through Hospitality – Meet the Panellists
How can UK wine become a permanent fixture on Britain’s hospitality wine lists? That’s the question at the heart of a major panel discussion at this year’s WineGB National Trade & Press Tasting
Reasons not to miss the themed tasting tables at this year’s WineGB National Trade & Press Tasting
These popular areas of the tasting provide a valuable opportunity for buyers, sommeliers, journalists and other trade visitors to compare wines side-by-side.
Four decades of wine tourism at Kent’s oldest vineyard
NFU Mutual, the UK’s leading rural insurer, has worked with Biddenden Vineyards for the last 29 years, supporting the award-winning producer as it has grown and diversified into tourism. This…Continue reading→
International Pinot Noir Day
Tuesday 18th August marks International Pinot Noir Day. WineGB Ambassador Victoria Bubb picks some of her favourite English interpretations of the ‘heartbreak grape’.
WineGB Scandinavian Roadshow: Taking English & Welsh wine to its most important export market
The 2026 Scandinavian Roadshow offers UK wine producers the chance to meet the buyers who can turn export ambition into listings, orders and long-term business.
11 reasons to be (and be seen) at the 2026 WineGB National Trade & Press Tasting
From discovering the next big English and Welsh wine story to catching up with the people shaping the industry, here’s why 7th September 2026 should be in your diary. If…Continue reading→
Why it’s important to consider all your packaging options
The weather has been kind, the grapes have grown, the wine has been produced and it’s all bottled and ready to go. But did you think about how you were…Continue reading→
The 2026 WineGB Conference in numbers: An industry united by resilience
200+ delegates in attendance, 96 wines tasted, 22 expert speakers, 4 break-out sessions and 1 industry-wide campaign launch
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.