on 07 January, 2016
When the news emerged that Taittinger had become the first champagne house to take the plunge in the English wine business, the most immediately striking thing about it was how happy the natives were with the development.
Taittinger expands its English vineyard
06 June, 2019
Champagne Taittinger has announced that two years after the first plantings at Domaine Evremond’s vineyard site in Kent, a further 8.5 hectares of vines were planted last month.
Prime UK wine locations revealed
22 November, 2018
Research from the University of East Anglia has identified the prime areas of the UK for producing quality wine.
WineGB announces 'harvest of the century' for English wine
16 October, 2018
According to WineGB, wine producers across the UK are hailing 2018 ‘the harvest of the century’ following a record-breaking summer due to unusually hot climates.
Seven Kentish wineries, Biddenden Vineyards, Chapel Down, Domaine Evremond, Gusbourne, Hush Heath Estate, Simpsons Wine Estate and Squerryes, have joined forces to form The Wine Garden of England.
Camel Valley gets a Royal Warrant
29 March, 2018
Camel Valley, the Cornish wine producer, has been awarded a royal warrant, by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. The warrant has been granted for its English sparkling wines.
Hambledon announces expansion
21 December, 2015
Managing director of English sparkling wine vineyard, Hambledon, Ian Kellett has announced plans to expand the estate’s facilities in response to growing demand.
Wine tourism in the UK set to grow
18 August, 2015
Wine tourism could be key in helping to grow the UK tourism industry, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
Chapel Down makes Mark Harvey md
08 July, 2015
Chapel Down plc has announced that Mark Harvey, a former LVMH business development director, is its new managing director, wines.
Crowd funding Chapel Down secures £3.95m
02 October, 2014
Chapel Down, the market leader in English wines and beers, has completed its equity crowdfunding offer in 24 days by raising the maximum allowable amount of £3.95m and achieving a new world record in the process.
Beer sales keep Chapel Down buzzing
24 April, 2014
English wine producer Chapel Down has announced pre-tax profit of £68k (2012: £414k) for the year ending December 31, 2013.
English Wine Week
04 April, 2014
English Wine Producers (EWP) has launched new branding for this year’s English Wine Week which takes place from May 24 to June 1.
English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition results
21 June, 2013
The United Kingdom Vineyards Association has announced the results of this year’s English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition.
England finds its Sparkle
06 June, 2013
English wine has come of age and can now bear comparison with what the rest of the world’s wine producers can offer. Christian Davis reports
English wine to debut at ProWein
08 February, 2013
Five English wine procuders are to exhibit under the English Wine Producers (EWP) banner for the first time at ProWein 2013.
English sparkling wine harvest begins
11 October, 2012
English Wine Producers has announced that harvesting of varieties for sparkling wine production for the 2012 vintage is now underway.
Chapel Down makes gold medal-winning beer
20 July, 2012
The International Beer Challenge has named a lager made by an English winemaker among the world’s best beers.
on 17 May, 2012
Hands up who was watching The Apprentice last night on BBC? The teams had to promote awareness of English sparkling wine.
English wines have come of age
14 October, 2011
English wines have come of age – Georg Riedel has chosen suitable stemware for their wines.
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