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WineGB gifts open access Safeguarding Toolkit to the wine and wider alcohol sector on World Mental Health Day

To coincide with World Mental Health Day, WineGB has published a free and open access ‘Toolkit for Safe and Respectful Workplaces’ to help protect the health, wellbeing, and rights ofContinue reading

Exton Park announces passing of founder Malcolm J. Issac MBE 1928 – 2024

English sparkling wine producer, Exton Park Vineyard, today announces the passing of its trailblazing founder, Malcolm Isaac MBE at the age of 95. Part of the pioneering cohort of post-warContinue reading

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO to open Domaine Evremond Winery

On Thursday 26 September, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will officially open the Domaine Evremond winery in Chilham, Kent, ‘The Garden of England’. Domaine Evremond, founded in 2015,Continue reading

Langham Wine Estate introduces new release of Blanc de Blancs NV

Highly acclaimed Langham Wine Estate has launched its new release of Blanc de Blancs NV, produced entirely from Chardonnay grown on the chalk soils of its rural Dorset vineyard. PricedContinue reading

Hugh Johnson OBE to join forces with winemaker Dermot Sugrue

Hugh Johnson OBE, considered to be the world’s best-selling wine writer and one of the best-known wine commentators in the UK, has invested an undisclosed sum into Sugrue South Downs,Continue reading

WineGB calls for more support from Government for export

WineGB is calling on the Government to provide additional support to promote the growth of GB wine sales overseas through exports. The percentage of sales from export has doubled inContinue reading

One week to go until the largest ever WineGB Trade and Press Tasting

The WineGB Trade and Press Tasting takes place next week on Wednesday 4 September at the Battersea Arts Centre in London, and we can now reveal the full list ofContinue reading

Biddenden Vineyards releases a still Gewürztraminer

Kent’s pioneering vineyard Biddenden has always been driven by the passion and knowledge of the Barnes family, now in its third generation. With over 55 years of winemaking experience andContinue reading

WineGB Trade and Press Tasting returns to London in September

WineGB’s flagship event for the trade and press will take place in London at the Battersea Arts Centre on 4 September from 11am-5:30pm. This year’s Trade and Press Tasting willContinue reading

WineGB Awards 2024 trophy winners announced

Wines made in 13 different counties were awarded trophies at this year’s WineGB Awards after the highest number of Gold medals ever given. The trophy winners in their respective style,Continue reading

WineGB welcomes new government

WineGB welcomes the new Labour Government and the opportunity to partner with them to support the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sector. In our Manifesto for Growth, we call on theContinue reading

UK vineyards surpass 1,000 milestone mark and sales continue to buck the wider wine market trend

As part of its growth series releases, WineGB can reveal that there are now 1,030 vineyards in the UK, a 9.2% rise since the last annual report, according to newContinue reading