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Kent’s Sparkling-Wine Moment: How a Vineyard Region Becomes a Global Destination

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Kent is no longer simply producing internationally respected English sparkling wine. It is developing the infrastructure, partnerships and visitor experiences required to become a globally recognized wine-tourism destination. The county is home to approximately 120 commercially active vineyards and more than a quarter of Great Britain’s vineyard area. Its 2025 harvest produced more than five […]

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Historic British Wine Merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd to Launch First U.S. Flagship in Washington, D.C.

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As part of a strategic international expansion, the venerable British wine institution Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the opening of its first bricks-and-mortar retail outlet in the United States, to be located in Washington, D.C. This significant development reflects a broader transatlantic demand for luxury British heritage brands, particularly within the fine wine and

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British Airways Makes History: Prestige Cuvée English Sparkling Wine Takes Flight

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British Airways announced last week that it will be the first airline to serve prestige cuvée English sparkling wines in First Class as part of its award-winning wine list this year. BA is working with pioneering English sparkling wine houses including Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Sugrue South Downs, to offer a range of new sparkling options

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La Scolca Wines Take Center State at Italian-Themed Dinner Hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla

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Last Friday, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted an Italian-themed dinner, at their Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire, featuring an extraordinary guest list, including Helen Mirren, David and Victoria Beckham, Rod Stewart, Donatella Versace, Sienna Miller, the Italian Ambassador to the UK, Inigo Lambertini, Chiara Soldati, and the British Ambassador to Rome, Lord Edward Llewellyn. A

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WineGB calls for further support from Government for wine exports

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WineGB is calling on the government to provide additional support to promote the growth of GB wine sales overseas through exports. The percentage of sales from export has doubled in two years from 4% in 2021 to 8% in 2023. Currently, British wines are exported to 45 countries, with the largest markets being Norway, Japan,

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Kent’s Sparkling-Wine Moment: How a Vineyard Region Becomes a Global Destination

Historic British Wine Merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd to Launch First U.S. Flagship in Washington, D.C.

British Airways Makes History: Prestige Cuvée English Sparkling Wine Takes Flight

La Scolca Wines Take Center State at Italian-Themed Dinner Hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla

WineGB calls for further support from Government for wine exports

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