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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

Airbnb launches new Vineyard listing category ahead of English Wine Week

Everything happens for a Riesling ● In celebration of English Wine Week, Airbnb and WineGB collaborate to curate a series of Vineyard wishlists● From The Vine House in Norfolk toContinue reading

Great British Drinks in the spotlight at London Wine Fair

The 40th London Wine Fair will shine a spotlight on British drinks with the biggest ever selection of wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks from England, Scotland and Wales exhibitingContinue reading

Sandridge Barton unveils new visitor centre and winery ready for Summer 2022

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is proud to unveil its brand new visitor centre, winery and restaurant nestled in the South Devon countryside on the east bank ofContinue reading

Balfour Winery selected to develop plans for boutique wine hotel at historic Archbishop’s Palace, Maidstone, Kent

Maidstone Borough Council has accepted Balfour Winery entrepreneur, Richard Balfour-Lynn’s proposal to develop plans to create a boutique wine hotel in the Archbishop’s Palace, Maidstone, Kent. One of Kent’s mostContinue reading

Digby acquires its finest vineyard

Digby Fine English, England’s terroir-obsessed blending house, has taken its status as England’s first negociant to the next level by acquiring its top Pinot supplying vineyard, Hilden Vineyard. Digby isContinue reading

Scientific paper sparks 400% growth of the vineyard area East Anglia

The vineyard area in East Anglia has increased by just over 400% in four years- triggered by the scientific paper ‘A Suitability Model for Viticulture in England and Wales’. ThisContinue reading

Dermot Sugrue to step down as Head Winemaker at Wiston Estate

Wiston Estate would like to announce that in September 2022 Dermot Sugrue will be stepping down from the position as Head Winemaker at the estate, following a wonderful 16 yearsContinue reading

Join the Hampshire wine fun at Fizz Fest 2022

Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest is back! Join the premier Hampshire producers in celebrating their 8th year of Fizz Fest, hosted by TV Wine Expert, best-selling author & Hampshire residentContinue reading

Historic Pub opens in Fitzrovia with English Sparkling Wine Bar

Following the reopening of historic Fitzrovia pub The George on Great Portland Street, JKS Restaurants and publican Dominic Jacobs are gearing up to unveil ‘Upstairs at The George’ with aContinue reading

Vinescapes restructures and grows team of expertise

The incredible success and development of Vinescapes has led to strategic restructuring and addition of further expertise to the team. In the latest appointment Jonathan Rodwell joins the team asContinue reading