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A hop-on, hop-off bus service to take you to some stunning Sussex vineyards

New bus route has been launched – a hop-on, hop-off service that will take you to Sussex’s most stunning vineyards, wineries and breweries. The new government-funded bus route will runContinue reading

Hampshire Fizz Fest 2022 Welcomes 1000 People

Last weekend the eighth edition of Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest took place at Black Chalk Vineyard in Hampshire and welcomed 1000 people. VOH’s flagship event highlighting Hampshire’s premierContinue reading

Latest opening for Balfour Hospitality – Balfour at Bow

Balfour Hospitality, part of the Balfour Winery estate will be opening their newest London hospitality offering: Balfour at Bow Wine Vaults. Nestled behind the famous Mary-le-Bow Church and just aContinue reading

Three new Directors appointed to the WineGB Board

New WineGB Board appointments will help drive growth and ambitions of wine industry of Britain WineGB has announced the appointment of three new Directors to the WineGB Board: Jonica FoxContinue reading

A sparkling sip of summer – Hattingley Valley launches new rosé from 2019 vintage

Launching at the height of summer and rosé-sipping season, Hattingley Valley has released its new sparkling Rosé 2019. The latest bottle to join the boutique sparkling range, the Rosé 2019Continue reading

Majestic Launch First Definition English Still Wine For English Wine Week 2022

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, are celebrating English Wine Week 2022 with the launch of a new Definition Bacchus – the first still English wine to join theContinue reading

WineGB Awards 2022 trophy winners announced

Newcomers and established ‘Greats’ in this year’s Hall of Fame The Trophy winners of the WineGB Awards – the national competition for the English and Welsh wine industry – areContinue reading

Study predicts growth in UK wine production due to climate change

EMBARGOED TO 00.01 BST (LONDON TIME) FRIDAY JULY 8, 2022 New research reveals how climate change is likely to increase the potential for wine production in the UK – withContinue reading

Robert MacCulloch MW joins Hattingley Valley as head winemaker

Hampshire-based Hattingley Valley has appointed Robert MacCulloch MW to head up its winemaking team. In his new role at Hattingley Valley, MacCulloch will be responsible for leading the team ofContinue reading

Denbies invests in major eco-tourism growth

Denbies Vineyard Hotel, designed with long-term environmental benefits in mind, continues to pave the way for sustainable green tourism. Further to the opening of a new Wine Library in MayContinue reading

WineGB Awards 2022 medal results announced

Record Number of Entries at WineGB Awards • Highest number of entries, with 11 newcomers• 48% of the medals awarded for sparkling wines, 52% for still wine• Almost every countyContinue reading

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English Wine Week promotion for off-trade from Alliance Wine

Alliance Wine are running an off-trade promotion to mark English Wine Week. In conjunction with sparkling wine brand Roebuck Estates, Alliance are offering a trip to wine merchants to visitContinue reading