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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

Best of Wales’ Wines Celebrated at Annual Awards

Vineyards of Wales Annual Wine Competition – results announced As reported by the Food & Drink Wales Drinks Cluster, wines from vineyards across Wales have been recognised by the WelshContinue reading

WineGB Wessex joins forces with The Pig for their 2022 Awards

WineGB Wessex has announced the winners of its annual 2022. This is the 38th year of the awards for what is the third largest of WineGB’s regional bodies. Over 50Continue reading

British wine producers denied access to small producers’ duty relief

Local vineyards are excluded from Government plans to help small producers. In the recent mini-budget on 23 September the Government outlined its plans for a revamped alcohol excise duty system,Continue reading

Oz Clarke explores themes of life in new UK wine-focused audio series, Like A Fine Wine

With UK wine now regularly winning awards across the globe, Oz Clarke OBE has been on the road this summer exploring the vast variety British shores have to offer. JoiningContinue reading

Direct to consumer sales drive ongoing sales growth for GB wine industry

Tuesday 6 September:  WineGB today announced new data which shows the strong growth of the industry. • Sales increased by nearly 70% over the past two years• Average of 1.6mContinue reading

WineGB announces new partnership with Knight Frank

Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) is pleased to announce that Knight Frank has become its latest Industry Partner. WineGB has signed an agreement with leading independent real estate consultancy KnightContinue reading

WineGB 2022 Trade & Press Tasting returns in September

WineGB’s annual Trade & Press Tasting will be taking place at RHS Lindley Hall in London on Tuesday 6th September and promises to be another packed event. Newcomers to theContinue reading

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