English fizz beats Champagne to become official Boat Race partner

Leading English winery Chapel Down has become an official partner of the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, replacing Champagne Bollinger.

Number of countries drinking English wine increased by a third in 2016

Sales of English Wine reached new heights in 2016, according to DEFRA.

Bolney Wine Estate on opening the door to 2017

When Bolney Wine Estate was started in 1972 by owners Janet and Rodney Pratt, it was one of only six commercial vineyards in the country.

Devon winery continues to raise profile with Enotria&Coe partnership

Devon-based winery Lyme Bay has announced a new partnership with leading UK wine and spirits distributor, Enotria&Coe. 

Vinisud goes annual

The trade tasting which puts wines of the Mediterranean in the spotlight has become annual fixture on the international's trade's calendar.

DEFRA approves application for Sussex wine PDO

Wine produced in Sussex is one step closer to gaining protected status on a par with Champagne and Bordeaux.

Major English vineyard proposition brings on board new brand ambassador

Rathfinny Estate has appointed a new brand ambassador to drive awareness of the Sussex winery ahead of the launch of its first sparkler in 2018.

Rioja champions awarded at second Rioja Recognises

Four "ambassadors" for Rioja were given nods by the DOCa Consejo Regulador at the second Rioja Recognises last night for their contribution to Spain's flagship wine region.

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New Kent vineyard celebrates first harvest

Another English vineyard is officially open for business, having completed their first harvest and opened their winery.

Champagne harvest "isn't all doom and gloom", says Bollinger

Champagne has had its fair share of challenges so far this year, with a slew of bad weather meaning that crop loss is as severe in some parts - as is the case in he Aube - according to Champagne Taittinger.

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Chapel Down H1 sales grow over a quarter to hit £4m

England's leading winery has seen its sales grow by 26% over the past year to over £4 million - growth which company expects to continue.

Aldi launches first English sparkler

In response to increasing consumer demand for home-grown fizz, Aldi is launching its first English sparkling wine.

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English sparkling wine had its best summer yet, says Vivino

English sparkling wine hit an all time high in the UK this summer, according to wine app, Vivino.

National Champagne Week aiming to improve Champagne's approachability

National Champagne Week returns for the fourth time next month, aiming to bring the ever popular French fizz to a new audience.

Chapel Down launches in the US

UK Indian Summer and frost in Champagne spells success for English wines

Winemakers at Naked Wines are predicting a top vintage for English Sparkling wine thanks to a September heat wave and low rainfall.

Trade reacts to government's publication of CMO's new drink guidelines

Yesterday the government published the UK Chief Medical Officers' Low Risk Drinking Guidelines, which reflected the new moderate drinking guidelines that were introduced in January of this year.