Vine Articles

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.

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.