In this 40-minute session, led by Circle member Nicole Wolbers, we will explore the remarkable transformation of German sparkling wine. in the last decades, a market dominated by high-volume brands, Germany is currently experiencing a "quality revolution" led by a niche of ambitious "Sektmacher" (premium sparkling wine makers). We will trace the journey from the […]

The Aussies and Kiwis have lots in common: fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude. Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things, we push the boundaries […]

There will be headline speeches from Terry Jones, Former Director General at the NFU and Founder & Owner of Brewgooder, Alan Mahon. Alongside breakout sessions on Viticulture, Sustainability and the Export opportunity. For the first time ever, the Awards Ceremony follows the Conference where the trophy winners will be presented for our 2026 Awards.

Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-national-winegb-trade-and-press-tasting-2026-tickets-1990792167965 This event is for members of the trade and press only. Completed registrations will be reviewed by the WineGB team. If you are not a bona fide trade or press visitor, WineGB reserve the right to cancel your registration. Email notification will be sent if your ticket is cancelled.    

Victor Charcán and Vicky Bocanegra will be hosting a masterclass, comparing Tempranillo from Rioja and Ribera del Duero with mini verticals of both Roda 1 and Corimbo 1. It will also be an opportunity to taste the new vintages of these wines. Further details are in the invitation above, places limited so please RSVP to […]

© Louis Dasselborne The world has thousands of grape varieties, yet modern wine production relies on a remarkably small number of them. Climate change, new diseases, changing consumer tastes and the need for more sustainable viticulture are now challenging this model. Should we continue planting the same international varieties everywhere, move towards local and forgotten […]

Coming to London this autumn: a celebration of all that South African wine has to offer. Organised by Wines of South Africa (WoSA), this showcase will bring together more than 70 exhibitors under one roof. Come and meet the producers, join a masterclass, visit the Cap Classique x Coravin Bar, munch on traditional South African […]

In a wide-ranging interview, Ellen will talk about the Swiss wine industry - its regions, grape varieties and wine styles and the key issues that confront producers in Switzerland today: the challenge of marketing Swiss wines in the light of changing drinking habits and falling consumption, the vine pull programme, the quality of the last […]

In 1971, Simonsig’s Frans Malan released the Kaapse Vonkel, South Africa’s first bottle-fermented  sparkling wine. Fifty-five years on, Cap Classique has grown from one pioneering cellar into one of the most dynamic categories in South African wine, with more than 250 producers and a growing international reputation. In this edition of 'Let's Talk', Pieter Ferreira, […]