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Digby’s cool climate fizz makes first foray into Scotland

Published: 24 April, 2018

Digby Fine English has made its first foray into Scotland via an exclusive distribution deal with Alexander Wines.

Gusbourne creates marketing manager role

Published: 16 April, 2018

Gusbourne Estate has created a marketing manager role to support its next stage of development.

Jenkyn Place adds new sparkling rosé

Published: 28 March, 2018

Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place vineyard has unveiled its latest addition – a sparkling rosé.

Exton Park claims first for UK fizz with Quebec launch

Published: 27 March, 2018

Exton Park Vineyard has revealed its Rosé NV is setting sails for Quebec, Canada.

Vagabond reveals first wines to come out of new Battersea winery

Published: 20 March, 2018

Vagabond Wines has revealed the first releases to come out of its new winery in the old Battersea Power Station, with an English fizz leading the way.

Devon manor to launch vineyard

Published: 14 March, 2018

Lympstone Manor has revealed plans to plant a vineyard within its 28-acre estate.

Bolney turns to screwcap

Published: 28 February, 2018

Bolney Wine Estate has announced going forward it's replacing its cork closures across its still wine portfolio with screwcaps.

Majestic releases first ‘NDA’ English wine

Published: 26 February, 2018

Majestic has released a batch of sparkling wine for which it is asking buyers to comply with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect the details of the tipple.

WineGB unveils new branding and 2018 activity

Published: 15 February, 2018

Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) has unveiled its new branding following the merger of Vineyards Association (UKVA) and English Wine Producers (EWP), and the subsequent name change, last year.

Rathfinny reveals Sussex sparkling launch details

Published: 13 February, 2018

Rathfinny Estate has announced the highly anticipated launch of its first Sussex sparkling wines will take place at Somerset House in London on April 24th.

Vranken-Pommery Monopole becomes first French Champagne house to sell English wine

Published: 07 February, 2018

Champagne producer Vranken-Pommery Monopole has released its first English sparkling wine.

The Champagne Bureau UK teams up with the LWF

Published: 25 January, 2018

The Champagne Bureau UK has partnered with the London Wine Fair (LWF) to bring the world of Champagne to the capital.

LWF partners with JF Hillebrand for Innovation Zone

Published: 23 January, 2018

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has partnered with JF Hillebrand on this year’s Innovation Zone launch.

Hampshire producers prepare for annual tasting

Published: 23 January, 2018

A group of seven leading Hampshire producers are on their to way to London once again in February for their annual tasting.

Hambledon extends educational programme with WSET courses

Published: 22 January, 2018

Hambledon Vineyard has added WSET courses to its education and personal development programme on a permanent basis.

Pebblebed Vineyards founder Geoff Bowen passes away

Published: 08 January, 2018

Geoff Bowen, founder of Devon vineyard Pebblebed, has passed away.

National body for English and Welsh wine industry reveals name and CEO

Published: 14 December, 2017

The national body for the English and Welsh wine industry has been named Wines of Great Britain (WineGB).

Chapel Down to ‘accelerate growth’ as it raises £18.53m via fundraising

Published: 13 December, 2017

Chapel Down has raised £18.53m through the issue of new shares, with the intention of raising a further £1.47m via an additional open offer for existing shareholders.