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Balfour opens its latest venue The The Winemaker’s Pub, in Goudhurst, Kent

Balfour Winery has opened the doors to its newest hospitality venture, a village pub rooted in English wine, British cooking and a strong sense of home.

National Wine Careers Week returns, backed by growing industry momentum

Led by Plumpton College and Nyetimber, and supported by WineGB, National Wine Careers Week will return from 9 – 15 May 2026.

LWF reports on “Host Nation” initiative post Vindustrious acquisition

London Wine Fair is approaching capacity on its inaugural Host Nation initiative, which was first announced in the autumn.  The initiative has been introduced to showcase a specific country orContinue reading

‘NOW THAT DRY JANUARY IS OVER – IT’S NOT ONLY TIME TO DRINK WINE BUT ALSO TO GROW GRAPES – WINEGB LAUNCHES ITS NEW ENTRANTS GUIDE

As the UK wine sector continues to grow, WineGB builds on its strong momentum and launches its New Entrants Guide: ‘Making a success in UK viticulture and wine production’

Croxsons launches first ever British sparkling wine bottle

Croxsons, a 150-year-old family business that manufactures premium glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle. The Sovereign bottle has beenContinue reading

WINEGB KICKS OFF 2026 AT WINE PARIS WITH BIGGEST STAND YET

WineGB kicks off its 2026 activity with its biggest stand yet at any wine exhibition and second appearance at Wine Paris (9-11 February 2026).

Leonardslee Family Vineyards announces new partnership with Schenk Family UK

The exciting collaboration sees Schenk add English wines to its portfolio for the first time.

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Plumpton College pledges £500,000 of fully funded training to the English Wine Industry

To launch its Centenary year, Plumpton College, is pledging half a million to drive strength, skill, and innovation across the English wine industry in 2026.

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WINEGB CALLS THE 2025 HARVEST ‘A VINTAGE OF OUTSTANDING QUALITY.’

The driest summer on record resulted in one of the earliest grape harvests ever seen in the UK and a wine crop of outstanding quality.

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.