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Langham claims first with English Col Fondo

Langham Wine Estate has announced it will release kegs of a Col Fondo wine later this month, a move the winery claims to be a first for a UK producer. 

Gutter & Stars releases debut wine

Cambridge winery Gutter & Stars is gearing up to launch its debut vintage on 3 May 2021, eight months after opening its doors at Chesterton Mill, in the north of the city.

Q&A: Charlie Holland, Gusbourne

From the ‘baptism of fire’ of his first, unexpected vintage in Australia, to heading up one of England’s top wine estates, Charlie Holland, head winemaker and CEO at Gusbourne, fills Andrew Catchpole in on the story so far.

Balfour launches craft beer duo

Balfour Winery at Hush Heath Estate in Kent is launching two new craft beers – Jake’s Lager and Jake’s IPA, which will be distributed in the UK by Matthew Clark.  

Gladwin to retire as Wine GB deputy chair

Wine GB deputy chairman Peter Gladwin is to retire from the board at the next Annual General Meeting, currently planned for 27 May 2021. 

Black Chalk and Wine GB recreate social media push

Jacob Leadley, CEO and winemaker of Black Chalk, and Wine GB have announced plans for this year’s Easter weekend initiative to support the English wine industry.  

Wine GB gears up for first wine tourism conference

Wine GB is gearing up to stage its wine tourism conference next week, the first event from the trade body to focus solely on this part of the UK wine industry. 

Sharpham to double output as part of expansion plans

Sharpham Wine has announced plans to increase its output from 60,000 bottles to 120,000 per year.

Chapel Down to place Curious Drinks into administration

Chapel Down is to dispose of its Curious Drinks business to a NewCo, established by private equity firm Risk Capital Partners (RCP).

Wine GB turns spotlight on wine tourism and retail

Wine GB has released its 2021 calendar of activities, revealing a strong focus on wine tourism and the retail sector.

Balfour partners with Bibendum and Matthew Clark

Bibendum, Matthew Clark, and Walker & Wodehouse has signed a deal as the exclusive distributors for English wine producer Balfour Wines. 

Balfour and Majestic launch English wine follow-up

Majestic Wine and Balfour Wines at Hush Heath Estate are following up the debut of their English wine partnership, with a sophomore release of limited edition labels.

Cheer from Chapel Down as sales hit one million bottles

Kent-based Chapel Down has hit a new high, with 2020 sales passing the one million bottle mark in October this year.

Majestic pinpoints Beaujolais as ‘unexpected hit’ of 2020

Majestic has pinpointed Beaujolais as “one of the unexpected hits” of 2020.

Rathfinny reopens Reserved programme

Rathfinny Wine Estate has reopened its Reserved programme, marking the second year for the initiative which was launched last year. 

Lyme Bay sets sights on becoming major UK red wine producer

Lyme Bay Winery (LBW) is gearing up to re-enter the UK red wine market with the aim of becoming one of the largest producers in the country.   

Oastbrook Estate releases second vintage Pinot Gris

Oastbrook Estate in Sussex has released its second vintage Pinot Gris 2019. 

English wine exports double

Exports of English wine more than doubled in 2019 while sales overall rocketed 70%, according to the latest data from Wine GB released today.

Chris Wilson unveils details of new urban winery

Winemaker and wine journalist Chris Wilson has announced his much talked about Cambridge urban winery will start production this month.