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Colin Gillespie MBE

One of the pioneers of English wine It is with much sadness to announce the death last week of Colin Gillespie, founder, together with his late wife Susan, of WoottonContinue reading

BevTech appoints Mike Downing as Technical Sales Manager

UK’s winery and brewery specialist expands team BevTech Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Downing as Technical Sales Manager to their expanding team. Mike holds a diplomaContinue reading

Jackson Family Wines Begins English Wine Venture

Family-owned wine company is partnering with winemaker, Charlie Holland, as it expands to the UK Jackson Family Wines, the family-owned wine company founded in 1982, has announced it will expandContinue reading

WineGB Releases its 2023 industry report

WineGB today releases its 2023 industry report, with latest data based on its own survey of producers plus figures supplied by Wine Standards. The key findings show: The report isContinue reading

Roy Martin – Martins Lane Vineyard

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Roy Martin of Martin’s Lane Vineyard on Friday 16th June. Roy was the founding partner of Martin’s Lane atContinue reading

Aldi announces vineyard tours and wine tasting for just £2.67

Supermarket Aldi has teamed up with Lyme Bay Winery – the producers behind its award-winning Specially Selected Bowler & Brolly English Sparkling wine – to launch an exclusive Specialbuy VineyardContinue reading

The WineGB Awards 2023 Medal Results are announced

2023 saw a record number of entries, with the highest number of Gold medals ever awarded Still and sparkling wines share equal number of medals in final tally Standout classesContinue reading

Vinescapes continues to expand and appoints senior viticulturist Graham Fisher

Vinescapes are delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Fisher as senior viticulturist to their expanding team.  Graham holds a BSc in Viticulture & Oenology and brings a wealth ofContinue reading

Virgin Atlantic partners with Yotes Court to celebrate English wine week

Virgin Atlantic is marking English wine week by flying an English Bacchus in Upper Class across its network Virgin Atlantic and award-winning Yotes Court have partnered to celebrate English wineContinue reading

Women in Wine Expo UK Edition

Setting out on a mission to connect the women of the wine industry on a global scale, the recent Women in Wine Expo in London played a full deck ofContinue reading

Welsh Wine Week – Celebrating the best of Welsh wine

Later this week, Welsh vineyards and wine producers will be welcoming guests from Wales and beyond to taste what its flourishing wine sector has to offer during the annual WelshContinue reading

Will Perkins joins Pinglestone Estate as winemaker

Pinglestone Estate, creator of Louis Pommery England, is excited to announce that Will Perkins has been appointed as Winemaker. Will brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role,Continue reading