Vine
Fresh opportunities for English sparkling wine in 2024
3rd January 2024
Changes to rules affecting the English wine industry will unlock innovation, cut waste and reduce burdens on the sector, the environment secretary has said.
Could this be Great Britain’s largest-ever grape harvest?
31st December 2023
Following a “near perfect year” for wine, WineGB is celebrating what it believes will be Great Britain’s largest-ever grape harvest to date.
Deadlines for industry award nominations coming up fast
29th December 2023
WineGB will be hosting the inaugural WineGB Rising Stars Awards as well as the returning Vintners’ UK Wine Apprentice Award. The awards will be taking place at Vintners’ Hall on Wednesday 31st January.
Hadlow College: “Educating the farmers of the future”
10th December 2023
Hadlow College says it takes great pride in producing farmers of the future, and one of the hot topics at the moment is regenerative farming within viticulture and horticulture. But what is this, and why is it so important?
“Unique” plant-based organic fertiliser is a win for soil health
26th November 2023
As UK growers increasingly look for alternatives to conventional fertilisers, deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to Jason Colin of Natura Grow, to learn about a unique plant-based fertiliser that is gaining traction on vineyards and orchards in the UK.
Indian runner ducks form key part of vineyard’s sustainability
21st November 2023
The Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate in South Africa says its flock of ducks contribute a balanced, healthy ecosystem in its vineyards – as well as adding an air of ‘intrigue and charm’ to the estate.
Living the viticulture dream, from vine to wine
20th November 2023
Husband-and-wife team Martyn Pollock and Helen Matheson-Pollock are committed to making small batch, estate-grown wines that are a true expression of their boutique vineyard in the heart of the Kent countryside. Rachel Hicks writes.
Look before you leap
17th November 2023
Having bought a vineyard with his wife 20 years ago, with the mentality “leap, and the net will appear”, Master Winemaker and consultant Justin Howard-Sneyd now advises his clients to look before they leap – helping them to find their ‘why?’ before they plant a vineyard.
Welsh wines impress at 2023 awards
14th November 2023
White Castle Vineyard scooped Best Overall Wine for its still red, Harry, and was presented with a trophy by the Welsh minister for rural affairs.
What you need to know about the future of English and Welsh wine
14th November 2023
Emma Rice, one of the most respected UK winemakers, set up her own winemaking consultancy company earlier this year. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby caught up with Emma for some industry insights.
Taking innovation in viticulture to the next level
13th November 2023
With two decades of experience working as a consultant in precision agriculture, Ian Beecher-Jones has embarked on a mission to revolutionise how technologies are being used on vineyards to work towards solving the industry’s greatest challenges while growing the best grapes possible.
VineWorks shortlisted for Sussex business award
11th November 2023
The Sussex Business Awards have announced that VineWorks has been shortlisted for Medium Business of the Year for 2023.