United Kingdom Vineyard Association

The United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) is a trade association of English and Welsh vineyards that represents that vast majority of the UK's vineyards. It is a UK government recognised industry body. It formed in the late 1990s.

Structure

It has six regional associations. Each June it holds the English and Welsh Wine of the Year competition. It publishes The Grape Press every six months.

The regional associations are:

  • The East Anglian Wine Growers Association
  • Mercian Vineyards Association
  • South East Vineyards Association
  • South West Vineyards Association
  • Thames and Chilterns Vineyards Association
  • Wessex Vineyards Association

See also

References

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