The Grape Press Blog
Our Grape Press is where you can read the latest news from the grapevine. Get the latest news and information from the most knowledgeable specialists and updates on results of our work. Read on.

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.

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.