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International Wine Challenge Reveals the World’s Highest Scoring Wines of 2025

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The International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025 has once again affirmed its position as the most rigorous and influential benchmark of global wine quality. This year’s results highlight the remarkable diversity of viticultural excellence, with nine countries earning recognition across the most prestigious categories, including Champion titles, international trophies, and national trophies. The IWC’s methodological rigour, […]

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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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Wines of Great Britain announced Nicola Bates as its new CEO

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Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) has just announced the appointment of former Portman Group Strategy Director Nicola Bates as its new CEO. Bates’ appointment commences October 30, 2023, following news earlier this year that the organization’s former chief executive Simon Thorpe MW had stepped down. Bates is WineGB’s first female CEO and joins a panel

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WineGB Releases its 2023 Industry Report

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Last week Wine GB released its 2023 Industry Report, which includes the latest data from producers and figures supplied by Wine Standards. Here are some key findings: Plantings continue to grow – there are currently just under 4,000ha under vine, with forecasts predicting an increase to 7,600ha by 2032; In terms of production, the mid-range

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Nyetimber announces America’s Cup partnership with INEOS Britannia

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Nyetimber, a leading English sparkling wine producer, has just announced its partnership with INEOS Britannia, the British race team participating in the 37th America’s Cup. As the official wine partner of INEOS Britannia, Nyetimber will provide its wines to the team and visiting guests at various events leading up to and during the races. INEOS

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I’m so happy I just received 2 bottles of “Platinum Jubilee Sparkling Wine” from my Son and Family in London!

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Queen Elizabeth as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch will officially be reaching the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on February 6, 1952. Her Platinum Jubilee will officially be celebrated in June of this year, and Britain plans a four-day fête to mark the occasion on what will be the 69th anniversary of her coronation.

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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

Wines of Great Britain announced Nicola Bates as its new CEO

WineGB Releases its 2023 Industry Report

Nyetimber announces America’s Cup partnership with INEOS Britannia

I’m so happy I just received 2 bottles of “Platinum Jubilee Sparkling Wine” from my Son and Family in London!

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