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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

Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rose 2019 served at Buckingham Palace for the Japanese State visit

Camel Valley, holders of Royal Warrants to the King and the Queen were delighted to see Camel Valley served at Buckingham Palace for the Japanese State visit arrival lunch. CamelContinue reading

Records broken as WineGB Awards medals announced

The eighth edition of the WineGB Awards saw a record number of wines entered and gold medals awarded with wines made in 33 counties across England and Wales gaining honours.Continue reading

WineGB tourism report launches as vineyard visits soar

WineGB has released its first comprehensive wine tourism report which shows that visits to UK vineyards and wineries have risen by 55% in just two years. The UK Wine TourismContinue reading

Chapel Down wins prestigious accolade at Decanter World Wine Awards

Chapel Down has won a prestigious accolade at this year’s Decanter World Wine awards, with their Rosé English sparkling wine hailed as ‘Best In Show’. This accolade is the highestContinue reading