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#RaiseAGlass Campaign Launched to Support British Drinks Industry

A brand-new campaign has been launched to support the British brewing, distilling and winemaking sectors. Triggered by news of the industry facing difficulties following the closure of pubs, bars andContinue reading

The Drinks Trust fundraising success enables greater support to drinks industry

Following a request for support through the “Your Round, Help Your Trade” campaign, The Drinks Trust has raised just over £1 million to support individuals of the drinks industry, manyContinue reading

Wines of Great Britain launches new marketing initiatives to support producers during COVID-19

• New initiatives to boost sales of English and Welsh Wines • New dates for English Wine Week • Support and advice for the industry’s growers and producers Since theContinue reading

Oastbrook invites London Wine Friends to Shop the New Normal

Oastbrook Estate in Sussex is sharing a taste of English springtime and the flavours of the Med with food and wine lovers quarantined in London while they cannot enjoy theContinue reading

The Big English Wine Good Friday – Bringing UK wine industry together

Friday (27th March), Black Chalk winemaker, Jacob Leadley sent out the following email shortly after 8pm: “If every person in the UK that loves English or Welsh wine bought aContinue reading

The Drinks Trust launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund

With the support of leading industry businesses, The Drinks Trust has fundraised over £400,000 to date, to support the people of the drinks industry who have been left in financialContinue reading

Gusbourne New Still Wines Released

At Gusbourne, we only make still wines in truly exceptional years. These special wines are produced in very limited quantities. Exclusively crafted from grapes selected from our own vineyards, theyContinue reading

Ridgeview Steps Up to Support Hospitality Action

Today, East Sussex winery Ridgeview is pleased to announce a new initiative to support Hospitality Action in light of recent circumstances. Ridgeview will donate £2 for every bottle of RidgeviewContinue reading

UK wine industry backs hospitality industry in calls to Government for greater support

PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 18 March 2020 WineGB welcomes Government advice which, in an effort to slow down the rise of Coronavirus, is urging the public to avoid social contact andContinue reading

Hattingley Valley Releases First Still Wines

Hattingley Valley, the family-owned Hampshire winery specialising in award-winning English sparkling wines, has announced the launch of STILL, its first range of premium still wines, with a 2019 Rosé andContinue reading

Simpsons’ Wine Estate Selected by Walpole as ‘Brand of Tomorrow 2020’

Walpole, the industry body for the UK’s luxury sector, has selected Simpsons’ Wine Estate, based in Barham near Canterbury, as one of the twelve 2020 Brands of Tomorrow – aContinue reading

Wales’ best wines celebrated at annual awards

Wines from seven vineyards across Wales have been recognised at the Welsh Vineyards Association’s annual Welsh Wine Awards. 35 wines were tasted at the event, which was held at LlanerchContinue reading