Vine

WineGB Wessex has announced the winners of its annual 2024 awards. This year marks 40th edition of the awards for what is the third largest of WineGB’s regional bodies. 

WineGB has launched its ‘People Support Hub’ to promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the wine industry. 

VineWorks business director, Chris Buckley, offers advice for pruning techniques to mitigate the risk of frost damage.

Defined Wine opened a new winery in Suffolk in time for the 2024 harvest, in recognition of rising demand for local winemaking facilities in East Anglia. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby attended the opening.

Based in the Cotswolds, the family behind Deer Park Wines are passionate about producing award-winning English wines, with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Rachel Hicks reports.

A Sussex-based winery, Ridgeview Wine Estate, has been revealed as the supplier of the government’s favourite wine. 

WineGB said that the industry is “significantly disappointed” following yesterday’s Budget announcement. 

Kent-based wine producer Chapel Down confirmed it abandoned plans to sell the company following a recent strategic review. 

Despite challenging weather conditions across the country, three vineyards located in the South West of England, Langham Wine Estate, Black Chalk and Sandridge Barton, have managed to navigate the season, each offering a unique perspective on their harvest. 

WineGB has just launched its first Sustainability Impact Report on the International Day of Climate Action as part of its 30-day programme of sustainable action.  

With two weeks until the Budget announcement, WineGB is calling on the government to prioritise the English and Welsh wine industry by reducing duty and providing support for growth. 

A Welsh wine producer, White Castle Vineyard, has announced the successful start of harvest 2024 and launch of its new state-of-the-art winery.