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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.

Somerset-based Aldwick Estate has just released its gold award-winning Woodlands Oak Bacchus, following success at this year’s WineGB Awards.  

Visitors to vineyards enjoyed their tours more when they heard enhanced sounds of diverse birdsong, new research has found.   

To coincide with World Mental Health Day, WineGB has published a free and open access ‘Toolkit for Safe and Respectful Workplaces’ to help protect the health, wellbeing and rights of those working in the wine and wider alcohol sector.