Vine Articles

To launch its centenary year, Plumpton College, the UK’s longest-established wine education provider, is pledging half a million in fully funded training to drive strength, skill, and innovation across the English wine industry in 2026.  

Late spring frosts are statistically forecast to return to the UK in 2026, and, while few welcome the prospect, the team at Frosco say they are more than ready.

Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to London’s largest urban winery at Canada Water. Blending winemaking, eating and drinking under one roof, the venue brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before. 

The Portuguese company Wiseshape has created the world’s first high-performance concrete wine amphora.

John Deere has announced the launch of its new 5EN tractor series, designed to meet the evolving needs of growers working in vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and traditional village settings.  

‘There is little to bring festive cheer,” said WineGB’s CEO Nicola Bates while responding to today’s Budget announcement.

Halfpenny Green Wine Estate has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative red wine in honour of its late founder, Martin Charles Vickers.

WineGB has announced the launch of the Golden 50 Wine List of 2025, which highlights the wines that have won gold medals in 2025 in 10 national and international competitions. 

Kent-based wine producer Chapel Down has partnered with French television presenter and well-known wine enthusiast Fred Sirieix to challenge American perceptions about English wine.

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.