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Biddenden Vineyards releases a still Gewürztraminer

Kent’s pioneering vineyard Biddenden has always been driven by the passion and knowledge of the Barnes family, now in its third generation. With over 55 years of winemaking experience and…Continue reading→

WineGB Trade and Press Tasting returns to London in September

WineGB’s flagship event for the trade and press will take place in London at the Battersea Arts Centre on 4 September from 11am-5:30pm. This year’s Trade and Press Tasting will…Continue reading→

WineGB Awards 2024 trophy winners announced

Wines made in 13 different counties were awarded trophies at this year’s WineGB Awards after the highest number of Gold medals ever given. The trophy winners in their respective style,…Continue reading→

WineGB welcomes new government

WineGB welcomes the new Labour Government and the opportunity to partner with them to support the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sector. In our Manifesto for Growth, we call on the…Continue reading→

UK vineyards surpass 1,000 milestone mark and sales continue to buck the wider wine market trend

As part of its growth series releases, WineGB can reveal that there are now 1,030 vineyards in the UK, a 9.2% rise since the last annual report, according to new…Continue reading→

Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rose 2019 served at Buckingham Palace for the Japanese State visit

Camel Valley, holders of Royal Warrants to the King and the Queen were delighted to see Camel Valley served at Buckingham Palace for the Japanese State visit arrival lunch. Camel…Continue reading→

Records broken as WineGB Awards medals announced

The eighth edition of the WineGB Awards saw a record number of wines entered and gold medals awarded with wines made in 33 counties across England and Wales gaining honours.…Continue reading→

WineGB tourism report launches as vineyard visits soar

WineGB has released its first comprehensive wine tourism report which shows that visits to UK vineyards and wineries have risen by 55% in just two years. The UK Wine Tourism…Continue reading→

Chapel Down wins prestigious accolade at Decanter World Wine Awards

Chapel Down has won a prestigious accolade at this year’s Decanter World Wine awards, with their Rosé English sparkling wine hailed as ‘Best In Show’. This accolade is the highest…Continue reading→

Bluestone Vineyard unveils new look for English Wine Week

Wiltshire’s Bluestone Vineyard has unveiled a new look in time for English Wine Week (15th to 23rd June 2024). The stripped-back, sustainable new design of the logo and labels, and…Continue reading→

WineGB goes for growth as major new producer joins

The UK division of wine producer Jackson Family Wines has joined forces with WineGB, the trade association for English and Welsh wine. Jackson Family Wines is the first major still…Continue reading→

WineGB launches Manifesto for Growth

Ahead of the General Election, WineGB has launched its Manifesto for Growth which identifies the three main areas that require support from the new Government.   In a week that…Continue reading→