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Liv-ex has launched an API that makes it easier for wine professionals to access Jancis Robinson's renowned wine scores directly from the platform. This integration simplifies workflows for traders and merchants who use both Liv-ex's fine wine marketplace and Jancis Robinson's critical ratings, combining two key industry resources into one seamless system.
Kent's wine industry has matured well beyond its reputation as an English oddity, with the region now producing wines that deserve serious consideration alongside established European counterparts. The shift reflects both improved growing conditions and winemaking expertise that've elevated English viticulture from novelty status to legitimate quality competitor. It's a sign that perceptions of English wine are finally catching up with the reality on the ground.
Vagabond has kicked off its first harvest at the Canada Water Urban Winery in London, bringing in 16 tonnes of grapes from vineyards across southern England. It's a significant moment for the winery, which represents a growing trend of wine production in urban spaces rather than traditional countryside estates. The development highlights the UK's expanding wine industry and the increasing viability of commercial winemaking in unexpected locations.
English winemakers are celebrating a record-breaking summer, with early harvests expected to produce exceptional quality grapes for their sparkling wines. The heat has accelerated ripening and promises what producers are calling a 'vintage year' for the region. However, the same drought conditions that benefited wine production have hit barley growers hard, sparking warnings of potential beer shortages as yields plummet across England.
Blue Nun, the world's bestselling German wine brand, is making a comeback in the UK through an Ocado listing. The classic brand, which dominated the market decades ago, is being relaunched to British consumers via the premium online grocer, signalling a strategic push to reconnect with UK drinkers and modern retail channels.
UK wine importer Winetraders has expanded its portfolio with ten new artisan Italian producers as the company approaches its thirtieth anniversary in the business. The move reflects ongoing appetite among UK importers for smaller, craft-focused Italian estates.
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected £500,000 counterfeit wine operation in the UK. The case highlights the ongoing challenge of fake bottles circulating through trade channels, putting pressure on retailers and producers to verify authenticity and protect their brands.
Urban Wine Co founder Richard Sharp talks about his community winemaking venture in London. The piece explores how the business operates and what's driven Sharp's vision for making winemaking more accessible in an urban setting.
Leonardslee Family Vineyards has announced strong growth over the past year, with revenue up 51% and trade sales climbing 60% since launching its English Sparkling wines. The Sussex vineyard is capitalising on this success by opening The Drawing Room, a new premium tasting room within Leonardslee House, offering tutored tastings, vineyard tours and private dining events. The expansion taps into 190,000 annual visitors to the estate's gardens and reflects booming demand for English wine tourism experiences.
England's recent heatwaves have delivered a boost to wine quality and yields, rewarding English producers with improved harvest conditions. However, the article raises concerns about the risks extreme weather volatility poses to the sector's long-term stability and sustainability. It's a reminder that while warm years are good news in the short term, the wine industry faces broader climate challenges ahead.
A legendary English vineyard is being put up for sale at £4 million following the death of a prominent wine pioneer who helped establish the UK wine industry. The sale marks a significant moment in English viticulture, as established producers change hands and the sector continues to evolve.
The 2026 WineGB Awards have revealed a decisive shift in English and Welsh winemaking, with judges praising world-class quality across sparkling and still wines. Langham Wine Estate claimed Supreme Champion and multiple trophies including Best Sparkling for its Corallian Classic Cuvée (99 points), while still wines proved a major standout, with Blackbook Winery's Pygmalion Chardonnay scoring 97 points for Best Still Wine and Balfour's Bacchus earning 96 points. The results underscore growing technical sophistication and diversity in UK production, from established producers to newcomers like Abingworth Vineyard making strong debuts.
Record summer heat is pushing England's wine growers toward one of their earliest harvests in years. The warmer conditions are accelerating grape ripening across UK vineyards, which could yield both higher sugar levels and earlier picking schedules than producers typically plan for. It's another sign of how climate shifts are reshaping British viticulture.
Luke Harbor is moving from his role as group beverage director at The Pig Hotels to become general manager at Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex. The appointment reflects growing confidence in the UK wine production sector and shows how expertise from the hospitality trade is feeding into the wine industry.
A UK vineyard that supplied wine for King Charles's Coronation has been listed for sale at £4 million. The estate's royal connection highlights the prestige of English wine producers and their growing recognition in high-profile events, though the listing focuses as much on the property value as the wine business itself.
An English vineyard owner with a distinctive personality is putting his £4m property on the market. The story offers a window into the English wine sector and how producers are navigating the current market, though it's as much personality-driven feature as it is hard industry news.
Rathfinny Wine Estate is expecting an excellent vintage following record summer conditions, with vineyard yields forecast 30% higher than last year and fruit showing exceptional promise as harvest approaches. The news is a positive sign for England's sparkling wine producers and reflects the strong growing season experienced across UK vineyards this year.
A London railway station is being converted into a wine production facility, marking an interesting expansion of English wine production into urban spaces. This represents a growing trend of investment in UK wine infrastructure and production capacity, bringing commercial winemaking to an unexpected venue in the capital. It's a significant development for the emerging English wine sector.
Matthew Jukes, one of Britain's most respected and influential wine writers, has died suddenly aged 58 whilst on holiday in Portugal with his family. His career shaped how UK consumers and trade professionals understand and engage with wine across multiple platforms and publications.
WineGB is predicting a strong 2026 harvest for English and Welsh wines, with producers reporting healthy vineyards and good fruit ripening following a stable summer, despite some isolated frost damage. The trade body's CEO praised growers' management skills in navigating an extreme season that included frost, hailstorms and a heatwave, though she cautioned that the final outcome depends on conditions in the coming weeks. The industry is being urged to champion domestic wines and visit local vineyards, with WineGB hosting its annual trade tasting on 7 September in London.