Measuring and managing acidity in wine
4th September 2024
The crispness or tartness of wine is dictated in part by its acidity. Winemakers use the acidity levels along with Brix to make decisions about harvest time and the need for acidity adjustments, in order to achieve wine stability and quality.
Cover cropping in UK vineyards
1st September 2024
VineWorks business director, Chris Buckley, discusses the importance of soil health and the benefits cover crops can bring to the vineyard.
Wine expert Marcus Rees published Oxfordshire Uncorked vineyard guide
27th August 2024
Tour guide and wine expert, Marcus Rees, has published a guide that invites his fellow enthusiasts to embark on a delightful journey around the winemakers of Oxfordshire and the North Cotswolds.
Does your vineyard or orchard need a Babydoll?
21st August 2024
Olde English ‘Babydoll’ Southdown sheep are one of the UK’s rarest sheep breeds – but for some vineyards and orchards around the world, they are making a comeback as an ‘eco-mower’. Sarah Kidby reports.
Vineyard is a true family affair
21st August 2024
Fruit & Vine editor, Rachel Hicks spoke with Ellie Wilson, the latest generation of the Wilson family to work at Little Wold Vineyard in Yorkshire, to find out more about the history of the farming family and their latest diversifications.
Planning for a hassle-free harvest
21st August 2024
As the start of the grape harvest approaches, Fruit & Vine gets some expert advice about how to make it run smoothly and make the most of this season’s crop.
The Pig announces launch of homegrown wines
20th August 2024
Hotel chain The Pig has announced the launch of its first wines that are made from vineyards located in West Sussex and on the Kent-East Sussex border.
Winery worker dies of CO2 inhalation in Spain
18th August 2024
A young winery worker in Spain has died after inhaling carbon dioxide released during fermentation.
Kingscote Estate announces its partnership with Tesco
14th August 2024
West Sussex-based Kingscote Estate & Vineyard has announced its partnership with Tesco.
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber celebrates team GB’s Olympic victories
13th August 2024
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber is celebrating team GB’s Olympic Games victories with a limited-edition collection.
JN Wine named Northern Ireland’s best wine retailer for 30th time
11th August 2024
JN Wine has been named Northern Ireland’s best wine retailer for a record-breaking 30th time and the leading small independent merchant in the UK.
Campden BRI invests in UK wine industry by opening new lab and tasting centre
10th August 2024
Campden BRI has opened a new dedicated wine laboratory and tasting centre in Guildford. The company said that the move represents a “significant investment in the domestic wine industry”.