Vine Articles

Despite a decrease in frost days in recent decades, late spring frosts are increasingly erratic and risks need to be considered.

The négociant approach allows focus on winemaking excellence as English sparkling wine sales surge 187% since 2018, WineGB reports. 

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of effective late-season management in orchards and vineyards.

Rathfinny Wine Estate, based in East Sussex, announced its “innovative and environmentally friendly” step to protect precious grapes by welcoming a team of trained falcons, hawks and even a Chilean blue eagle to patrol the skies above the vineyard.

Mayo Wynne Baxter has partnered with planning, design, and development consultancy Marrons to expand its service offering to winery and vineyard clients – a growing sector for the Sussex- and Kent-based law firm.

Ceres Rural has announced the launch of an independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards.

At Denbies Wine Estate, Fruit & Vine witnessed the latest innovation in the fight against frost. The unlikely weapon? Foam. Daniel Hodge reports.

WineGB has announced that Charlie Holland, Michael Kennedy and Gary Smith have joined its board, while Nick Wenman has taken over the position of interim chair and Ruth Simpson is the new interim deputy chair.  

Winemaker and business strategist Michelle Knight shares her wisdom in the world of wine sales.

Vinescapes viticulturist Cameron Roucher outlines five key actions vineyard owners can take to begin the transition and understand what techniques could deliver the best results for their site.

Despite the economic and political conditions, the English and Welsh wine sector has noticed an increase in sales and production, WineGB’s Industry Report has revealed.  

WineGB has unveiled the winners of this year’s awards, with Langham Wine Estate achieving the competition’s first ever 99 points and eight trophies. Two wineries from Devon are also among the best performers.