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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

UK wine industry sees a boom in sales as wine drinkers get a thirst for English wines

As the English wine industry gears up to celebrate its national campaign English Wine Week from 18-26 June, Wines of Great Britain (WineGB), the national body for the UK wineContinue reading

Press release from Defra: Sussex PDO Approved

Prentis: It’s time to raise a glass of Sussex •  Food and farming minister to announce new Sussex Wine GI•  Designation to provide boost for next generation of UK wineContinue reading

Folc takes to the skies with Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is celebrating of English Wine Week in style this year, with English still rosé brand, folc, being selected as Virgin’s exclusive partner to celebrate English Wine in allContinue reading