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Appointment marks a significant step
WineGB appoints new Chair to lead the next phase of industry growth. WineGB has announced the appointment of Charlie Holland as its new Chair, following the completion of Nick Wenman’s interim term. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the organisation’s long term leadership and supporting the continued expansion of one of the UK’s […] The post Appointment marks a significant step appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) has been a consistent late season concern for UK vineyards, notably since its discovery in southeast England in 2012. Unlike the common fruit fly that targets damaged or overripe fruit, Drosophila suzukii is equipped with a serrated ovipositor capable of laying eggs directly into healthy berries. For growers, SWD represents a […] The post Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Defending UK vineyards from pests and wildlife
As the UK wine industry continues to grow, vineyard managers are facing increasing pressure from pests and wildlife. From deer damaging young shoots to birds stripping ripening fruit, protecting vines has become a fundamental part of successful vineyard management. Understanding the risks Every vineyard site presents different challenges. Vineyards located close to woodland, hedgerows, or […] The post Defending UK vineyards from pests and wildlife appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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New Winchester vineyard wins award
Longdown Vineyard sparkling wine launched and takes gold. A new Hampshire vineyard business has recently launched with the release of their first ever English sparkling wines, and the announcement of a competition win the very same day. Longdown Vineyard is an independent, family run business based in Twyford, Winchester. Longdown has two sites – an […] The post New Winchester vineyard wins award appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts
Late frosts caused considerable damage to many vines this spring, so Hutchinsons agronomist Will Robinson explains how to manage affected areas over coming weeks. Any late frost is bad for vines, but repeated late frosts that hit both primary and secondary growth are even worse, resulting in yield loss, disruption to canopy architecture, uneven maturity, […] The post Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A hotbed of locally produced wine at London Wine Fair
I must admit I preferred the London Wine Fair when it was held at the Kensington Exhibition Centre (below the famous Roof Gardens in Derry Street) back in the ‘80s. It was packed, visceral, dynamic, sensationally exciting, and it felt like the pinnacle of the year rather than a warehouse you felt obliged to slink […] The post A hotbed of locally produced wine at London Wine Fair appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A British podcast with a global audience
The UK Wine Show celebrates 20 years of podcasting with more than 850 episodes and listeners in over 60 countries The UK Wine Show, widely regarded as the world’s first dedicated wine podcast and one of the longest-running, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, marking two decades of weekly wine education, interviews and industry […] The post A British podcast with a global audience appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Every bottle tells a story
Tucked away in the heart of the Kent countryside, Elham Valley Vineyard is more than just a producer of elegant English wines – it is a place where people grow alongside the vines. Established in 1985, Elham Valley Vineyard was one of the first vineyards planted in Kent, long before English wine began gaining the […] The post Every bottle tells a story appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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English sparkling triumph
Everflyht Wine Estate has secured one of the highest accolades in global wine, with its Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV crowned English Sparkling NV Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2026, triumphing against 100’s of the UK’s most celebrated sparkling wine producers. Widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and influential wine competitions […] The post English sparkling triumph appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Balanced nutrition in fermentation – moving beyond YAN
Rethinking yeast nutrition. Balanced nutrition is becoming an increasingly important focus in fermentation management, moving beyond the traditional reliance on YAN (Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen) as a single indicator. While YAN remains useful, it does not fully reflect the complexity of yeast nutritional requirements. A more complete approach considers both the quantity and the composition of […] The post Balanced nutrition in fermentation – moving beyond YAN appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Artelium launches the world’s first global cellar door for English wine
Sussex winery makes it possible for wine tourists and collectors anywhere in the world to buy its wines directly, signalling a new era for UK wine tourism. Sussex-based Artelium Wine Estate is pioneering a new model for English wine with the launch of a digital cellar door that allows customers around the globe to purchase […] The post Artelium launches the world’s first global cellar door for English wine appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Priorat and England
Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communications specialist from Alicante, Spain looks at two wine regions linked by trade and ambition. To kick off the 2026 vintage, I started my vineyard visits in one of my favourite wine regions in north east Spain, Priorat. It is still remarkable how such a challenging climate […] The post Priorat and England appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Budburst at Weyborne Estate
There are moments in the vineyard year that serve as a genuine marker of progress, not just seasonal progress, but the longer arc of an estate finding its footing in an increasingly competitive market. A return visit to Weyborne Estate near Haslemere, Sussex, offered both at once: the ritual of budburst on one of England’s […] The post Budburst at Weyborne Estate appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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The Uncommon enters bottle format
English winemaker launches two 2025 vintage still wines for bars and restaurants. The Uncommon, the B Corp winemaker known for pioneering English wine in can, is entering bottle format for the first time with the launch of two new still wines, created with the UK on-trade in mind. Launching in June through premium wine and […] The post The Uncommon enters bottle format appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Welsh Wine Week celebrates a growing and award-winning industry
Wales’ thriving wine industry took centre stage as Welsh Wine Week returned from 29 May to 7 June 2026, bringing vineyards, winemakers and producers together to showcase the quality, diversity and growing reputation of Welsh wine. Now firmly established as a key moment in the calendar, Welsh Wine Week shines a spotlight on the people, […] The post Welsh Wine Week celebrates a growing and award-winning industry appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Where sculpture meets English wine
Toppesfield Vineyard hosts landmark summer art and wine festival. Toppesfield Vineyard hosted a unique three-day Sculpture & Wine Festival from 12-14 June 2026. The event brought together leading contemporary sculptors, award-winning fine English wine, and a rich artistic heritage in the north Essex countryside, just 20 minutes from Sudbury. Held in collaboration with High Roding […] The post Where sculpture meets English wine appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Spotted Wing Drosophila becomes more entrenched
Every year I take a fresh look at Spotted Wing Drosophila. This continual research has highlighted that the problem has become more entrenched in our landscape. It is no longer a potential, or background, issue. For many growers SWD is an established pest that has to be dealt with season upon season. And it is […] The post Spotted Wing Drosophila becomes more entrenched appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Artistic atmosphere
Artelium Wine Estate first featured on these pages in July 2023 having scooped the award for best newcomer at the Wine GB awards 2022 so it was a distinct pleasure to be invited back three years later to these wonderful vineyards to discuss the new plantings, new wines and new awards. First planted in 2018 […] The post Artistic atmosphere appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Diverse and vibrant
The London Wine Fair took place at Olympia from 18-20 May. Then the inaugural Host Nation event featuring England and Wales allowed Vineyard magazine to experience the wonderful atmosphere of an international stage full of the best of English and Welsh producers showcasing a wonderful array of wine styles and grape varieties – each unique, […] The post Diverse and vibrant appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Why your trellis system should work as hard as you do
As the UK vineyard sector matures and commercial pressures intensify, the infrastructure decisions made at planting are proving more consequential than ever. The Vineyard Store is proud to partner with Vignetinox, Italian manufacturers of trellis systems engineered from the ground up for the demands of the modern, mechanised vineyard, writes Robin Frean, The Vineyard Store. […] The post Why your trellis system should work as hard as you do appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Bringing Cap Classique expertise to English soil
There are producers whose arrival in a category feels like a statement of intent rather than simply an expansion of portfolio. The launch of Graham Beck’s first English sparkling wine is one such moment, and attending the UK debut event made clear that this is a collaboration rooted in genuine conviction rather than commercial opportunism. […] The post Bringing Cap Classique expertise to English soil appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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New industry-wide study
Marzipan launches State of UK Direct-to-Consumer Wine Commerce 2026 report, calling on UK wineries to contribute. UK wine producers are being invited to take part in a new industry-wide study benchmarking how the country’s wineries sell direct to consumers, launched by wine commerce platform Marzipan. Direct-to-consumer (DtC) sales account for roughly 30% of UK wine […] The post New industry-wide study appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Pembrokeshire vineyard receives global recognition
Velfrey Vineyard named among top 10% of attractions worldwide in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026. Velfrey Vineyard, the award-winning family-run vineyard in South Pembrokeshire, is delighted to announce that it has been recognised in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. The Travellers’ Choice Awards celebrate businesses […] The post Pembrokeshire vineyard receives global recognition appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .