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WineGB trade and press tasting returns to London in September

WineGB has just confirmed that its flagship event for the trade and press will take place in September. 

West Wales vineyard receives prestigious certificate as first in the UK

Hebron Vineyard, located in West Wales, became the first UK vineyard awarded with a regenerative certification. 

Using biostimulants in winemaking

There are just seven certified biodynamic vineyards in the UK. One of these is Ancre Hill Estates, near Monmouth in Wales – a boutique vineyard that is currently working with biostimulant specialist Orion FT to improve its vines.

Check out best pairings to celebrate wine and cheese day 2024

Today marks the 10th edition of the national wine and cheese day. This ultimate pair is one of Brits’ favourite servings during family and friend parties. 

WineGB Awards 2024 winners have just been announced 

Wines made in 13 different counties were awarded trophies at the WineGB Awards 2024. This year also marked the highest number of gold medals being given away. 

‘Delighted’ trio secured £5k to help winegrowers and producers of the future  

The winners of a £5,000 sustainability-focused bursary for wine industry students have just been announced. 

Small, but perfectly formed

Having grown 100 vines in their Norfolk garden, where they began their winemaking journey, Michael and Irene Rhodes moved to Suffolk in order to found Hawkswood – possibly the UK’s smallest commercial vineyard and winery – in 2019.

Plumpton College receives some ‘outstanding’ inspection results

Plumpton College has announced its exceptional performance in the recent OFSTED inspection, achieving outstanding grades in multiple key areas with an overall ‘Good’ awarded.

Vineyards from around the country share frost and disease pressure challenges in 2024  

Terraprima Group has recently hosted a webinar bringing together vineyard owners, growers, winemakers and viticulturists, as well as the head of innovation at Weatherquest, professor Steve Dorling. 

WineGB welcomes Labour government and speaks about new opportunities

WineGB has welcomed the new Labour government and the opportunity to partner with them to support the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sector.  

The importance of shoot selection in vineyards

As the grapevines begin to grow, it is important to ensure their energy is channelled where you want it. Winter pruning dictates the shape of the vine for the coming season and the next, through the selection and positioning of canes, spurs and the number of buds purposely left. Bud rubbing and shoot selection is about ensuring the decisions made during winter pruning have the desired outcomes. VineWorks viticulturist Sam Middleton explains more.

Winegrowers from Australia and New Zealand join UK trade tasting in 2025

Winegrowers from Australia and New Zealand will be teaming up to run their annual UK trade tastings together in London and Edinburgh at the beginning of 2025. 

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