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England's first biodynamic winery launches two new wines

Published: 10 September, 2013

Less than three years after launching the UK's first accredited biodynamic wine, Sedlescombe has brought out two more.

Media executive Lord Black to deliver WSTA conference keynote speech

Published: 04 September, 2013

Newspaper executive, Lord Black of Brentwood, will deliver the keynote address at this month's annual Wine & Spirit Trade Association Conference looking at how the media industry has responded to the threat of government intervention and regulation.

Naked Wines looks to raise £3m through new bonds scheme

Published: 04 September, 2013

On the heels of securing an additional £6.4 million from one of its major shareholders, Naked Wines hasannounced it will be issuing Naked Fine Wine Bonds in an effort to raise a further £3m.

Gusbourne Estate to float after £7m takeover

Published: 03 September, 2013

Gusbourne Estate is to join the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange, following a £7 million takeover.

Nyetimber signs export deal to Denmark

Published: 28 August, 2013

Nyetimber continues to expand overseas with a new contract to supply its English wines to Denmark.

London Cru winery names grape suppliers

Published: 22 August, 2013

London Cru, the first urban winery to set up shop in central London, has announced its first vintage grapes will be supplied by top French producers including Jeff Coutelou of Mas Coutelou, from Languedoc-Roussillon, William Jonquères d'Oriola of Château in Roussillon and Jacques Lurton, the renowned French Flying Winemaker.

Nyetimber to release single vineyard sparkling wine

Published: 19 August, 2013

English wine producer Nyetimber has announced the release of a single vineyard sparkling wine.

Chapel Down offers shareholders new incentive package

Published: 07 August, 2013

English winery Chapel Down is offering new and existing shareholders a range of benefits to hopefully build loyalty and strengthen its shareholder base.

Denbies to harvest its first Sauvignon Blanc vintage in October

Published: 02 August, 2013

Denbies Wine Estate is looking forward to harvesting its first Sauvignon Blanc vines. Planted four years ago, they should be ready to harvest mid-October, said the Surrey vineyard's general manager, Chris White.

Denbies gears up for first Sauvignon Blanc harvest

Published: 01 August, 2013

Denbies Wine Estate has revealed it is looking forward to harvesting its first Sauvignon Blanc vines.

Leading names sign up to sparkling wine symposium

Published: 01 August, 2013

The International Sparkling Wine Symposium to be held at English winery Denbies in December, continues to attract high-profile speakers.

Digby Fine English has global ambitions for new sparkling wine

Published: 31 July, 2013

Digby Fine English, a new English sparkling wine, launched yesterday in London with grand ambitions to become a global sparkling wine brand.

Furleigh Estate sparkles at UKVA awards

Published: 25 July, 2013

Furleigh Estate in Dorset has scooped three trophies for its sparkling wines at the UK Vineyards Association annual awards ceremony.

Cliff Roberson to open London's first urban winery

Published: 25 July, 2013

London Cru, set to be the first urban boutique winery in London, is busy preparing for harvest and getting ready to open its cellar doors to the public this November in central London.

Investment schemes open the door for UK drinks firms

Published: 22 July, 2013

The UK drinks industry is fast becoming one of the hottest areas of investment, with wineries and brewers finding increasingly innovative ways to raise money.

Raymond Blanc blown away by English wines

Published: 19 July, 2013

Michelin-starred French chef, Raymond Blanc, writes exclusively in this week's Harpers and harpers.co.uk about his love for English wine and how, at their best, they are now matching wine from his home country.