WSTA returns to Tokyo to promote homegrown wine and gin

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) this week travelled to Tokyo to showcase the quality of English wine and British gin in a bid to boost exports.

Naked Wines launches crowdfunded English fizz from Simpsons

Naked Wines has launched its first crowdfunded English sparkling wine in collaboration with Simpsons Wine Estate.

Chapel Down adds three European reds

Chapel Down has added three European red wines to its portfolio as part of its Great Minds Drink Alike initiative.

Simpsons releases its first sparkler

Kent estate Simpsons has released its first sparkling wine, six years after its founders branched out from the Languedoc in France to launch their first UK venture.

Research unveils UK winemaking areas that could rival Champagne

New research has unveiled winemaking areas in the UK that could rival Champagne – and they’re not necessarily what you might expect.

Ban on post duty point dilution could hammer British made and low abv wine

A change to legislation in the 2018 Budget policy document could have a significant impact on products made from concentrate in the UK, including British made wine, low abv wines, RTDs, sherry-style drinks and flavoured ciders – anything which is diluted after fermentation.

Hattingley signs nationwide deal with Whole Foods Market

Hattingley Valley has has signed a nationwide deal with Whole Foods Market and expanded its reach in Australia and Germany. 

Missed opportunity: What a rise with inflation means for the UK wine trade

Pub landlords and spirits importers will be breathing a sigh of relief this morning, but not the nation’s wine trade – which is looking at an extra £90 million bill in duty next year.

Former Armit Wines' marketing head joins Gusbourne in new role

Kent winery Gusbourne has appointed Jonathan White as head of marketing.

Low disease pressure and minimal intervention casts warm glow over UK wine industry

Guy Woodward: Nyetimber’s gift to the industry

Guy Woodward, Louis Roederer International Wine Columnist of the Year 2018

Things hotting up for English wine following record-breaking summer

Producers are calling 2018’s harvest the “harvest of the century” after unusually warm climes descended on Britain this summer and autumn.

UK winemakers lobby government to scrap “damaging” planned tax rises

Winemakers in England and Wales have banded together to try and convince the government to rethink plans for a duty hike that could hamper exports and stifle growth.

Gusbourne reports ‘steady progress’

Gusbourne has said it is showing “steady progress” as it reported results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.

Chapel Down reveals new venture as it posts healthy half-year sales

Chapel Down is set to open a new experiential bar, restaurant and ginnery at King’s Cross, London.

Curious signs up as first wine harvest sponsor

Curious Brewery, owned by English winemaker Chapel Down, has signed a deal to sponsor the wine harvest.

Chapel Down signs lease for new site to become ‘largest vineyard’ in England

Chapel Down has today exchanged on an agreement to lease 388 acres of viticultural land – a move it claims will make it the biggest vineyard in England.

‘Dream’ growing season for UK producers

UK wine producers have experienced a ‘dream growing season’ on the back of the hot summer weather.

Plumpton College creates wine brand manager position

Plumpton College has appointed Danielle Whitehead to the role of wine brand manager - a newly created position.

Nyetimber sponsors Michelin Star Revelation event

Nyetimber, the English sparkling wine producer, is to increase its credentials with gastronomy by being the official partner of the Michelin Star Revelation event.