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WineGB calls on Government to spend small part of wine duty increases on growing the domestic market as it submits response to Spending Review 

WineGB is calling on the Government to acknowledge the growth potential of viticulture and winemaking in the UK in its submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review.  The Comprehensive Spending ReviewContinue reading

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Lime Wood Launch Exclusive Partnership with Sugrue South Downs

Lime Wood announces a unique new partnership with Sugrue South Downs – the multi-award-winning boutique producer of English sparkling and still wines. This collaboration highlights Lime Wood’s longstanding support forContinue reading

Study shows the potential of regenerative viticulture to boost vineyard health and resilience in the face of climate change

New research reveals how soil health and biodiversity boosts vineyard resilience to climate change – with opportunities for wine producers around the world to change course, regenerate land and produceContinue reading

WineGB cultivates success for sector with UK and overseas activities in 2025 

WineGB has published its list of activities for the 2025 calendar year, including dates for the annual Trade and Press Tasting and English Wine Week.   Talking to the Trade  ToContinue reading

WineGB Harvest Summary: Provisional 2024 Data 

English and Welsh growers hold their own in challenging year throughout Europe   Despite testing conditions, also experienced across Europe, a small but good quality crop was achieved in 2024,Continue reading

Robotics project for British wine industry secures over £475k in Government funding

Cambridge-based company Autopickr, together with Coopers Croft Vineyard and WineGB, have been awarded over £475,000 in Government funding for a pioneering robotics project. Autopickr, known for their autonomous robots forContinue reading

Significant London retail listing for Leonardslee Family Vineyards

Leonardslee Family Vineyards is pleased to announce that it has secured a significant listingwith Nicolas UK, with all three wines available in 5 of its prime retail location London stores.ThisContinue reading

UK’s top awarded wines of 2024 revealed with creation of the ‘Golden 50 Wines List’ 

In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, WineGB has launched the Golden 50 Wines List to showcase the wines that have won gold medals in 2024 across 10 nationalContinue reading

WineGB comment on agricultural property relief

Commenting on the changes to agricultural property relief announced in the recent Budget, CEO of WineGB, Nicola Bates, said: “This is a real body blow for our sector which isContinue reading

WineGB Wessex Wine Awards celebrates 40 years

WineGB Wessex has announced the winners of its annual 2024 awards at a Celebration Lunch held at The PIG hotel in Brockenhurst (12 November). This is the 40th year ofContinue reading

WineGB launches comprehensive EDI resource for wine industry

To mark the end of its 30 Days of Sustainable Action campaign, WineGB has launched its ‘People Support Hub’ to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the wine industry. TheContinue reading

Autumn Budget

WineGB’s response to the 2024 autumn Budget statement

Responding to the autumn Budget, WineGB CEO Nicola Bates said: “We understand the fiscal situation and the need for growth. Today’s Budget was an opportunity for the Government to helpContinue reading