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Vagabond brings the UK’s largest urban winery to London

Blending winemaking, eating, drinking and discovery under one roof, Vagabond Canada Water brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before.

WINEGB’S RESPONSE TO THE 2025 AUTUMN BUDGET STATEMENT

“Another alcohol duty hike unfairly captures the domestic wine industry, putting rural jobs, tourism, and growth at risk at a time when UK wine is gaining global recognition,” says WineGB CEO Nicola Bates.

The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom honours Camel Valley’s Bob Lindo with the Prestigious International Diploma of Honour

The co-founder of Camel Valley Vineyards in Cornwall, was recently awarded the esteemed FICB Diploma of Honour.

A bottle of English wine is poured at Reunio des-Gastronomes Annua Dinner

A first as the Réunion des Gastronomes serves English Sparkling Wine at its annual banquet

For the first time, the Réunion des Gastronomes toasted the hospitality sector at its annual banquet in Lambeth Palace with English wine instead of the traditional Champagne.

Pembrokeshire’s Velfrey Vineyard voted Regional Winner for Wales in the Great British Food Awards

Velfrey Vineyard in Pembrokeshire has been selected as the Regional Winner for Wales at the Great British Food Awards 2025.

Joint statement on proposed alcohol duty hike in 2025 budget

In a joint statement ahead of the Budget on 26 November 2025, WineGB urges the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, not to raise excise duty

England gets there first: Balfour Nouveau 2025 launches ahead of France’s Beaujolais Day

The latest release from the Kent based winery is being positioned as a genuine rival to our neighbours across the Channel.

The King’s Award for Sustainable Development presented to Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey

Earlier this year, Denbies received The King’s Award recognising its outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.

The Department for Business and Trade – International Trade Week (ITW)

International Trade Week (ITW) is back from 3–7 November 2025, a week-long celebration of the UK’s exporting potential. Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), , ITW featuresContinue reading

Vineyards of Hampshire’s Festive Fizz 2025

Vineyards of Hampshire’s celebrated Christmas event, Festive Fizz, returns and is held for the first time on a Saturday as a Christmas shopping wine experience at Guildhall Winchester on Saturday 29th NovemberContinue reading

Wine GB launches Golden 50 Wine List of 2025

In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, this significant list highlights the wines that have won gold medals in 2025 across 10 national and international competitions.

English Sparkling Wine beats Champagne in blind tasting in US

Ahead of World Champagne Day on 24th October, Chapel Down partnered with French television presenter Fred Sirieix, to challenge American perceptions about English wine.