The Grape Press Blog
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Sustainability Month: Wildshark – a holistic sustainability strategy
A deep dive into Wildshark Vineyard’s holistic approach to sustainability at the vineyard and beyond.
WineGB Scandinavian Tasting Tour: Three Cities, One Big Step Forward for English Wine
The Scandinavian Trade & Media Tasting Tour has wrapped and the energy across Stockholm, Oslo and Trondheim was unmistakable. Over three cities, 24 producers, 220 bottles poured, and 250 engaged guests created a momentum that signals…Continue reading→
WineGB Sustainability Month: The microbiome of Lark Vineyard
There is much to learn on the microbiome. Herbicides can affect the soil microbiome, perhaps for several years.
The Drinks Trust: Face It Together 140 Years
We announced our exciting new charity partnership with The Drinks Trust at this year’s WineGB Conference in July. See what WineGB Chair Charlie Holland says and The Drinks Trust’s campaign to celebrate 140 years of service.
WineGB Sustainability Month – Beyond Sustainability: Regenerating the Vineyard for the Future
At Albury Vineyard, sustainability has never simply been about doing less harm. Increasingly, we’re asking a more ambitious question: how can our vineyard actively contribute to a healthier natural environment?
WineGB Trade & Press Tasting 2026 breaks attendance record as industry gathers to showcase the future of English & Welsh wine
WineGB’s flagship event welcomed its largest-ever audience on Monday 7th September to taste wine and explore the opportunities shaping the sector’s future.
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’.