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Wine GB launches Golden 50 Wine List of 2025

In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, this significant list highlights the wines that have won gold medals in 2025 across 10 national and international competitions.

English Sparkling Wine beats Champagne in blind tasting in US

Ahead of World Champagne Day on 24th October, Chapel Down partnered with French television presenter Fred Sirieix, to challenge American perceptions about English wine.

WineGB announced as founding partner of Between The Vines

Founded by Tom Owtram, Between the Vines is a new independent platform bringing together storytelling, sustainability and community across the world of wine, drinks and hospitality.

Gloucestershire vineyard, Kingsthorne secures 29 awards across five wine competitions since release of debut wines in 2025

Kingsthorne’s wines have been recognised in five regional, national and international competitions. The medal collection includes two golds, and coveted trophies for Best Still White Wine and Best English SparklingContinue reading

Folc unveils first English sparkling rosé using negotiant approach

Folc, the artisanal English wine producer, has launched it’s first English sparkling rosé, showcasing the power of the négociant approach in English winemaking.

WineGB launches new Hiring Toolkit to support recruitment in wine industry

WineGB has launched its latest Hiring Toolkit, the third in its series of comprehensive guidance documents supporting best practice in vineyards and wineries. Launched during National Inclusion Week it is aContinue reading

Tom Gold Trade Tasting 2025

WineGB celebrates its biggest National Trade & Press Tasting

Despite the unforeseen transport challenges of the tube strike, WineGB has pulled off its most successful National Trade & Press Tasting to date (Monday 8th September 2025). With over 80Continue reading

Trade Tasting 2024

Education and storytelling at the WineGB National Trade & Press Tasting

WineGB is pleased to share further details of its forthcoming 2025 National Trade & Press Tasting. This year’s event is moving to a central London location and will be takingContinue reading

Nick Wenman

New Chair, Deputy Chair and Board members at WineGB 

17 August 2025 WineGB strengthens its Board with new members in Charlie Holland, Michael Kennedy and Gary Smith, and appoints Nick Wenman as Interim Chair and Ruth Simpson as InterimContinue reading

WineGB Trade Tasting

New and improved format for WineGB National Trade & Press Tasting

14 August 2024 WineGB is pleased to announce a new and improved format for its 2025 National Trade & Press tasting. As interest and enthusiasm for wines from England andContinue reading

Record performance for still wines at this year’s WineGB Awards 

The ninth edition of the WineGB Awards saw the number of still wines entered and awarded medals surpass sparkling wines for the first time with wines made from 11 differentContinue reading

English Wine Week (21-29 June) starts tomorrow 

English Wine Week starts tomorrow (21 June) with a record number of businesses taking part to support the category.   Among those supporting English Wine Week are:  Other retailers, restaurants,Continue reading