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WineGB launches definitive guide to award-winning British wines

Published:  22 November, 2024

WineGB has collaborated with the Vineyard & Winery Show to create the Golden 50 Wines List – a database of award-winning British wines that have received gold medals across 10 national and international competitions in 2024.

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WineGB launches hub to boost diversity in industry

Published:  06 November, 2024

WineGB has introduced its ‘People Support Hub’ to mark the close of its 30 Days of Sustainable Action campaign, promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within the wine sector.

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WineGB launches sustainability report as SWGB covers 40% of UK vines

Published:  24 October, 2024

WineGB has released its first Sustainability Impact Report, coinciding with the International Day of Climate Action. The report highlights the rapid growth of the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB) scheme, which now covers 43% of the UK's vineyard hectarage. Launched four years ago, SWGB encourages sustainable practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions in vineyards and wineries.

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WineGB urges government support to boost wine exports

Published:  05 September, 2024

WineGB is calling on the government to increase support for promoting British wine sales abroad, as exports have seen significant growth. The proportion of sales from exports has doubled from 4% in 2021 to 8% in 2023, reflecting growing international interest in English and Welsh wines.

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New tool helps locate England's nearest vineyards

Published:  03 September, 2024

Wine remains a popular choice for Brits, with a growing number now turning to homegrown options. 

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Plumpton College launches 15 wine courses for professionals and enthusiasts

Published:  22 July, 2024

Plumpton College’s wine division has launched 15 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short specialised courses for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts looking to enhance their expertise.

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Record number of gold medals at WineGB awards

Published:  22 July, 2024

Wines from 13 counties were honoured with trophies at this year’s WineGB Awards, which awarded a record number of Gold medals.

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Analysis: Playing down the UK wine hype

Published:  08 July, 2024

Is the UK trade over-hyping the home-grown wine ‘boom’? Jo Gilbert explains why the industry needs to tread carefully.

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UK vineyards surpass 1,000 as wine sales rise 10%

Published:  04 July, 2024

WineGB has announced significant growth in the UK’s wine industry, with the number of vineyards reaching 1,030, a 9.2% increase from the previous year. According to the Food Standards Agency Wine Team, English and Welsh wine sales also grew by 10% from 2022.

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Chapel Down considers sale amid expansion plans

Published:  26 June, 2024

Leading English wine producer Chapel Down has revealed it will undertake a strategic review to explore funding options for its ambitious long-term growth strategy. This plan aims to secure significant investments for new vineyards, a state-of-the-art winery and the enhancement of its brand home in Tenterden.

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WineGB Awards celebrate record-breaking achievements and innovation in English Wine Week

Published:  21 June, 2024

The eighth annual WineGB Awards concluded with a showcase of the finest wines from England and Wales, marking the end of English Wine Week with a record number of entries and gold medals. This year’s competition celebrated the diversity and quality of wines produced across 33 counties, with over 350 medals awarded.

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Wine tourism booms in the UK as visits to vineyards surge by 55%

Published:  20 June, 2024

WineGB has released its first comprehensive wine tourism report, revealing a significant surge in visits to UK vineyards and wineries. According to the findings, visits have increased by 55% over the past two years, highlighting the burgeoning appeal of English and Welsh wine tourism.

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Jackson Family Wines joins WineGB

Published:  18 June, 2024

Jackson Family Wines’ UK division has joined WineGB, the trade association for English and Welsh wine, marking a significant investment in the English wine industry by the major still wine producer. 

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English Wine Week kicks off with new WineGB manifesto

Published:  17 June, 2024

Ahead of the General Election and also English Wine Week, WineGB has launched its Manifesto for Growth which identifies the three main areas which require support from the new government.

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Norwich Wine Week returns for second year

Published:  05 June, 2024

Norwich Wine Week is set to return this month, offering attendees a chance to sample a diverse array of wines from vineyards across Norfolk and beyond. 

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Sussex wine estates launch wine trail ahead of English Wine Week

Published:  04 June, 2024

Twelve prominent wine estates in Sussex have joined forces to establish a new wine trail, set to launch ahead of English Wine Week from 15-23 June.

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English Sparkling: Boom or bust?

Published:  24 May, 2024

With rumblings of oversupply in the market and the UK’s biggest-ever crush in 2023, Jo Gilbert asks, could the bubble be about to burst for English wine?

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Ridgeview takes off with Gatwick Airport

Published:  30 April, 2024

When arriving in the likes of Bilbao or Florence, it’s not unusual to see billboards depicting nearby vineyards scattered around the airport. Given Gatwick’s proximity to the UK’s burgeoning wine scene, it is remiss that it too wouldn’t advertise nearby vineyards.

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Government launches £1.5m Future Winemakers’ Scheme to boost UK wine industry

Published:  19 April, 2024

The British government has unveiled a new initiative, the Future Winemakers’ Scheme, aimed at bolstering training opportunities within the domestic wine industry. The scheme is designed to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce to support the burgeoning British wine sector.

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Trade and national press divided on duty

Published:  07 March, 2024

Taking a glass-half-full approach, much of the right-wing press applauded Jeremy Hunt’s extension of the alcohol duty freeze till February 2025, described as a ‘victory for drinkers’ up and down the country by one tabloid. 

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