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Balfour Winery appoints new board as it prepares to double production of its award-winning English wines

Balfour Winery in Kent has today appointed Adam Williams as Chief Operations Officer and Jack Merrylees, previously from Majestic Wine, as its new Marketing & PR Director – as theContinue reading

Announcement from the WineGB Board

WineGB announce that Simon Thorpe MW is stepping down as CEO to return to his roots as an importer and distributor. Simon joined the organisation in 2020 and has overseenContinue reading

Chapel Down launches limited edition sparkling wine for the Coronation

Chapel Down has today announced the release of a limited edition English sparkling wine to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, with all profits being donated toContinue reading

Black Chalk secures distribution in US

Five years on from its launch, Hampshire-based wine estate Black Chalk, has announced another significant milestone in its expansion. From April, Black Chalk will be distributed in the US marketContinue reading

Women in Wine Expo comes to the UK

Third edition of the conference takes place in the UK in May Women in Wine Expo (WIWE) is returning for a third year, this time taking place in the UK.Continue reading

Highest number of Britain’s wine producers exhibiting at ProWein this year

WineGB is returning to ProWein this year with its largest ever presence of England’s wine producers. Nine English wine brands are exhibiting on the Wines of Great Britain stand inContinue reading

English Sparkling Wine has a new Riedel glass

English Sparkling Wine producers in Hampshire, Kent, and Sussex are conclusive in their decision in tasting workshops conducted by Riedel Maximilian Riedel and the Riedel UK team recently visited wineriesContinue reading

Cotswold Vineyard’s Sauvignon Blanc recognised as one of the best in the world at Global Wine Masters

Woodchester Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021 gains top award Woodchester Valley, a family-owned vineyard in the Cotswolds, has taken a top accolade for its still Sauvignon Blanc 2021. The wine wasContinue reading

Britain could become a major Chardonnay producer by 2050

Over one-fifth of the UK may have suitable weather by mid-Century to grow Chardonnay grapes for still wines, according to a recent research study. The impact of climate change byContinue reading

Two rising wine stars awarded in Sussex

Winners in the 2022 Bite Sussex Rising Star Awards The finals of the BITE Sussex Rising Stars Awards were hosted on Monday this week (28 November) at Soho House’s BrightonContinue reading

Ridgeview served at King Charles’ First State Banquet

Ridgeview Blanc de Blancs 2016 served at Buckingham Palace English sparkling wine took centre-stage at King Charles’ first State Banquet at Buckingham Place this week, in celebration of visiting SouthContinue reading

WineGB West 2022 Competition results

WineGB West held their annual competition on 17th November at the fantastic setting of Sandridge Barton Wine Estate in Devon. Nearly 100 wines were entered over 8 classes, sent inContinue reading