Vine Articles

Will Mower, head of vineyard establishment at VineWorks, offers his advice on the steps involved in setting up a vineyard.

Aldi has just launched the store’s first own-label aluminium wine bottle, which is set to be stronger and 75% lighter than a standard glass bottle.

VineWorks, the UK’s vineyard services and development company, has announced the trial of an innovative new ground preparation machine, made specifically for vineyard planting, the Viti-Till.

Retailers are reporting a growing demand for alcohol-free drinks – but producing quality low and no alcohol wine presents challenges. Sarah Kidby spoke to the experts to find out if a zero alcohol English wine could be on the horizon.

Niab’s viticulture and oenology research leader Dr Belinda Kemp has been appointed as the vice-president of the Microbiology Expert Group in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).  

“The UK wine sector needs support to grow in order to become the world’s next great wine region,” said the WineGB leader while commenting on the Spring Statement given by chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier today. 

With over 1.5 million vineyard visits made in 2023, wine tourism is the newest trend in UK travel. WineGB has launched the Visit a Vineyard Guide showcasing the most unique experiences on offer. 

WineGB’s sixth annual pruning competition took place at Clayhill Vineyard, Essex. Reporter Daniel Hodge attended.

Entries have just opened for the UK Sommelier of the Year 2025 award. 

A UK frost forecasting and management research project has released a Bud Burst Model to capture data from across the country by grape variety.

US president Donald Trump has spoken about imposing a 200% tariff on alcohol coming to the United States of America from the European Union.

Aldi announced that the store will remove the protective sleeves from the corks of its own-label wines.