Humble Grape has launched a new Women in Wine campaign, marking another step forward for diversity in the UK wine industry. The initiative highlights the retailer's commitment to supporting and promoting women across wine retail and hospitality roles. This reflects broader industry efforts to create more inclusive workplaces and career pathways for women in wine.
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UK vineyards are getting a technological boost to tackle one of their biggest challenges: spring frost. The 'Vineyard Frost' project, funded by Innovate UK and Defra, is developing smart forecasting systems that give vineyard managers early warning of frost events and help them protect their crops more efficiently. By creating site-specific predictions, the project aims to reduce the expensive, labour-intensive methods currently used whilst adapting to climate change's impact on earlier budburst. It's a practical innovation that could transform how UK vineyards manage this perennial threat.
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Meet the women making waves in English wine production across Sussex and Surrey. The article shines a spotlight on female winemakers and vineyard professionals in the South East, showcasing their contributions to the region's flourishing sparkling wine reputation. It's a great reminder that England's wine industry is growing stronger, with talented women leading the way.
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A Dorset vineyard has been crowned maker of the world's best sparkling wine, marking another feather in the cap for England's flourishing wine industry. The award highlights the growing quality and recognition of UK sparkling wines on the international stage, building on the region's reputation for producing world-class bottles that can compete with traditional champagne producers.
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National Wine Careers Week is returning to Lewes to help boost talent recruitment across the UK wine industry. The initiative showcases career opportunities in wine production, hospitality, and distribution to attract new professionals into the sector. It's a timely push to address skills shortages as British wineries continue to grow and develop.
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France's organic wine sector is hitting the brakes. A sharp slowdown in vineyard conversions to organic certification is being driven by mounting climate challenges and economic pressures facing producers. This shift highlights the real-world difficulties vineyards face in pursuing sustainable practices when weather volatility and rising costs are factored in.
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Loire Valley winemakers are facing fresh headwinds as regulatory authorities have banned the use of a traditional geographical indicator that's been central to the region's wine identity. The move represents another challenge for producers already dealing with difficult market conditions. It's a reminder of how regulatory decisions at the EU level can significantly impact long-established winemaking communities and their ability to protect and promote their regional heritage.
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Rioja producer Muriel Wines has given its Viña Eguía label a contemporary makeover, introducing refreshed packaging for its classic Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva lines alongside a new single-variety 'Origin' range. The new collection showcases distinctive Riojan grape varieties including the rare indigenous Maturana Blanca, alongside innovative blends from across Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. The rebrand reflects the company's push to modernise its image and expand into new export markets, positioning itself as a reference brand for today's wine drinkers.
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Henkell Freixenet has completed its takeover of Freixenet, acquiring the remaining shares from the Ferrer family and José Luis Bonet to gain 100% control of the world's leading sparkling wine producer. The deal concludes eight years of partnership that began with a 50/50 joint venture in 2018, though the founding families will stay involved as honorary presidents. It's a significant moment for the Spanish wine industry, showing how family-owned wine businesses are adapting to global market pressures whilst preserving their heritage.
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South Tyrol's ZeroResidue Project is turning apple and wine waste into valuable resources, showcasing how the region's producers are embracing circular economy principles. This innovative approach reduces waste from both sectors whilst creating new products and revenue streams. It's a great example of how EU wine regions are finding creative solutions to environmental challenges.
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The prestigious Winemakers' Winemaker Award, where Master of Wine practitioners vote for their winemaking hero, will be announced at ProWein in Düsseldorf on 16 March. Since 2011, this annual award has recognised outstanding cellar-based achievement and has been bestowed on some of the wine world's most celebrated names, from Álvaro Palacios to Angelo Gaja. The ceremony's open to IMW members and invited trade professionals who want to celebrate excellence in winemaking.
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A sinkhole at Davyhulme Park Golf Club in Manchester has revealed a remarkable hidden cellar dating back over 100 years, complete with dozens of historic wine and Port bottles still sitting on the floor. The groundskeepers discovered the brick tunnel beneath the 13th hole filled with earth-encrusted bottles, though most lack labels that would identify the specific wines or producers. The cellar appears to be remnants of the original manor house that once stood on the site, offering a fascinating glimpse into English wine-drinking traditions from the early 20th century.
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Wine writer Joe Fattorini argues that the wine industry's efforts to strip away 'snobbery' and 'demystify' wine could be a serious mistake. He contends that wine's high-status appeal is actually what protects it from health regulation efforts and what makes it valuable to consumers, drawing a parallel to how smoking declined once it became socially low-status. Fattorini suggests that wine's tastemakers should embrace—not reject—its ability to confer status if the industry wants to thrive.
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Wine industry chief financial officers are increasingly turning to technology and operational improvements to navigate challenging economic conditions. The article explores how wine company leaders are modernising their financial practices and taking a strategic long-term approach to business resilience. It's a timely look at how the sector is adapting its business management in response to current market pressures.
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Celebrating photography that captures the beauty, history, resilience, and cultural significance of old-vine viticulture across the world the competition invites both amateur and professional photographers to document and interpret the relationship between vine, land, and people - from monumental vineyard landscapes to intimate studies of structure, texture, and seasonal life. Entries open today (6th March) with a deadline of 5th May 2026.
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