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Interviews and News for England

UK Wine Show 2 Dermot Sugrue Nyetimber
We interview Nyetimber's winemaker, Dermot Sugrue. Dermot is an effervescent character from Ireland producing England's top sparkling wines.

UK Wine Show 3 Owen Elias from Chapel Down
Owen Elias from Chapel Down talks to us about winemaking in the UK and how the industry has changed over the last decade from amateur hobbyist to professional business.
Nyetimber plans leap from boutique to brand
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber hopes to go from ‘boutique to brand’ now that Stephen Clark has joined the company
English Wine Week gathers interest
English Wine Week, the countrywide campaign to promote English wines and vineyards, kicks off on Saturday 24th May.
English Bacchus served at dinner for Bush
Denbies’ Bacchus 2004 was served at a dinner held for President Bush by the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street recently.
Still white wine sparkles in UK competition
A still white wine has taken the top prize in this year’s English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition.
All change at Nyetimber
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber has appointed a new sales manager Francis Brackley.
UK plants more vines
Vineyard plantings in the UK continue to increase according to the latest DEFRA figures which show there are 1,106 hectares now under vine.
English wine week is 29 May-6 June
English Wine Week kicks off this week from Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June with a countrywide campaign to promote English wines.
English wine is getting bigger by the day
Biggest production on record for 2010 UK vintage.
Surprise result as UK wine hits alcohol levels similar to Ozzie Reds
UK vineyard reports red wine with alcohol levels of 15%.
Illegal servings of Prosecco in UK bars
Sparkling wine incorrectly labelled as Prosecco in UK bars
Who had a turkey for Christmas wine sales?
Retailers announce Christmas period wine, beer and spirit sales.
Italy now world's biggest wine producer
Italy becomes Europe's largest producer while England grows at 4.4%
UK mens weekly alcohol limit now one of the lowest
New guidelines bring UK men's weekly alcohol limits in line with women
Hush Heath Estate demand rising post referendum
Hush Heath Estate are reporting a rise in demand due to Brexit.
London Restaurant prices savaged by The Spectator
Food and Wine writer slams London wine business
A new wine competition “The UK Wine Awards”
The UK Wine Awards is a new wine competition focused on the English and Welsh wines.
Taittinger Plants in Kent
Taittinger is the first of the big branded champagne houses to plant grapes in the UK.
English Wine Week 2017 will take place Saturday 27th May - Sunday 4th June 2017
English Wine Week is only 2 weeks away with around 90 events taking place all over the UK.
Champagne house Pommery first to release English Fizz!
Vranken Pommery Monopole launches English Fizz grown and made for them by Hampshire wine producer Hattingley Valley.
GB wine export markets are slowly rising but which markets are top?
Of the 2.6 million bottles of GB wine sold in 2018 8% were exported. but the main export countries might surprise you.
England leaves lockdown on Wednesday, with tighter restrictions
England left lockdown on Wednesday, but tighter restrictions for half the country is no festive cheer.
England is leaving lockdown this Monday 19th July
As England comes out of enforced restrictions next week, the change of rules will mean that pubs and bars will be able to freely operate without any restrictions.
English and Welsh Wine Weeks coming up in June
June is a busy month for wine lovers in the UK, with Welsh Wine Week, London Wine Fair and English Wine Week.
English Wine Week 18 - 26 June
English wine week runs this week from 18th to 26th June 2022. After a spike in sales of English and Welsh wines following the jubilee week, producers are looking forward to this years English wine week.
Chapel Down UK's biggest winery
Chapel Down will be the UK largest winery this year with 2 million bottles from the 2022 harvest.
Spate of English vineyard sales
There has been a spate of English vineyards being sold or up for sale.
UK wine industry thriving
English and Welsh vineyards thrive as plantings and sales grow.