Vineyard Magazine, organisers of the Vineyard & Winery Show are pleased to announce the date of this year’s show as the 19 November 2025.  Now in its 5th year, the show will be taking place once again at the Kent County Showground, Detling Kent.   

Partnered by WineGB who host the popular seminars throughout the day, this year’s show will again feature WineGB’s Golden 50, where wines are shortlisted from English and Welsh wines that have won gold during the year.

Popular Vineyard columnist Matthew Jukes will once again have a section dedicated to wines that he has featured in the magazine, plus there will be an area where visitors can continue to discover and sample wines produced from Piwi grapes.

“We are also working on a few other things that we can’t announce yet but that we are certain will create a lot of interest, in particular from a sparkling wine perspective,” commented Jamie McGrorty who is publisher of Vineyard magazine.

With last year’s event bursting at the seams, it is anticipated that more space will be required to fit in all the trade stands who will be exhibiting on the day. “We had 130 different companies exhibiting last year, and we already have a waiting list of new companies wanting to exhibit this year if space becomes available, so it is likely we will have to expand the trade area even more this year. This can only be beneficial for visitors, as they get to meet more companies, offering an ever-widening variety of services and equipment,” added Jamie.

New sponsor announced

Vineyard Magazine is pleased to announce that not only have five major sponsors renewed their commitment to this year’s Vineyard & Winery Show, but that EGI, who exhibited for the first time in 2024, have also come on board as the show’s sixth major sponsor for 2025.

EGI is a family-owned business dedicated to creating sustainable protective packaging for wine, beer and spirits. Their moulded fibre solutions combine innovation with eco-friendly design to protect bottles during transit. By harnessing the properties of moulded fibre, their packaging absorbs shocks and vibrations, safeguarding bottles and reducing the risk of leaks or damage.

Over the past five years, EGI has been at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation. The journey began 16 years ago, when Managing Director Natalie was inspired by the environmental challenges highlighted in the documentary Blue Planet. Driven by a mission to eliminate plastic packaging, EGI launched its first packaging range for paint tins. Building on this success, EGI quickly recognised that the unique shock-absorbing properties of moulded fibre made it an ideal solution for bottles, leading to the development of specialised packaging for wine, beer and spirits.

Natalie’s passion for sustainability deepened when she operated England’s oldest organic vineyard. This hands-on experience gave her a profound understanding of the effort and dedication that goes into every bottle of wine.

“Running an organic vineyard opened my eyes to the immense care and commitment required to produce every bottle. It strengthened my belief that our packaging must help vineyards operations, ensuring their wines reach customers safely, preserving the wine they have worked so hard to produce.”

This personal connection to the challenges and rewards of vineyard life is why EGI chose to sponsor the Vineyard & Winery Show. Supporting an event that brings together winemakers, growers and industry professionals aligns with EGI’s commitment to sustainability and innovation within the wine industry. By sponsoring the show, EGI aims to empower vineyards to protect their products sustainably, ensuring their hard work is recognised and valued at every stage of the supply chain.

“We’re thrilled to return to the Vineyard & Winery Show this year and showcase our innovative packaging solutions. Protecting your hard work is our priority, and we look forward to helping more vineyards deliver wines in perfect condition,” Natalie concluded.

Alongside welcoming EGI as a major sponsor, the Vineyard & Winery Show would like to thank major sponsors Hutchinsons, Core Equipment, Vitifruit, NFU Mutual and Autajon Labels for their continued support.