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Managing the undervine strip through summer
With the dry conditions many vineyards have been experiencing, undervine management has become increasingly important in maintaining healthy vine growth and reducing competition for moisture and nutrients. This is especially important in young vineyards, where developing root systems can be more vulnerable to competition from grasses and weeds during dry periods. Mechanical undervine management continues […] The post Managing the undervine strip through summer appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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New soil sensor
A soil sensor which measures eight different variables continuously from any chosen point in your vineyard has been added to the Vinewatch range. The soil sensor is attached to a regular Vinewatch Ladybird sensor which reports its environmental data automatically every ten minutes. The sensor reports NPK, soil moisture, soil temperature, salinity, pH as well […] The post New soil sensor appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Polaris quality at an accessible price point
Polaris Off Road announces the arrival of the Ranger 500, expanding its Ranger line-up with a compact and capable utility side-by-side designed to make work easier and ownership more accessible. The Ranger 500 is bringing its proven performance to customers under the philosophy of “Right Tool, Right Price”. Built to deliver value and versatility, the […] The post Polaris quality at an accessible price point appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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WineGB heads to Amsterdam and Brussels on a tasting tour
English wine has moved from a niche market to one of the most dynamic cool climate categories in Europe. Producers are gaining international attention for sparkling wines, as well as increasingly strong still wines. With rising global demand and expanding vineyard plantings, UK wine exports grew by 35% in the last reported period, with growing […] The post WineGB heads to Amsterdam and Brussels on a tasting tour appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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How to build a balanced canopy
In a well managed vineyard, the canopy is often the first clue to how the site is behaving, reflecting soil condition, nutrition and seasonal decisions. A balanced canopy isn’t a stylistic preference; it is the natural outcome of understanding what your site wants to do and guiding the vine rather than fighting it. In most […] The post How to build a balanced canopy appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Summer vineyard tasks
From shoot selection to leaf stripping, VineWorks offers some practical tips for UK vineyards. Summer vineyard management is one of the most important periods in the growing season for UK vineyards. As vine growth accelerates, the focus shifts to canopy management to control vigour, improve airflow, and ensure fruit is well exposed to light. In […] The post Summer vineyard tasks appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Make the most of vineyard nitrogen
Nitrogen is one of the trickier nutrients to get right in vines; too much encourages soft, sappy, growth, leading to overly-dense canopies with poor airflow, increased disease risk and slower ripening, while too little can compromise both this season’s vigour, and next season’s cane growth. Hutchinsons agronomist Rob Saunders explains more and offers his advice. […] The post Make the most of vineyard nitrogen appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Severe spring frost causes up to 50% crop loss at Stanlake Park Wine Estate
Stanlake Park Wine Estate has reported significant crop losses following an unexpected ground frost event, underlining both the unpredictability of English viticulture and the resilience required to produce wine in the UK. Despite forecasts predicting overnight temperatures of 2°C to 3°C, the vineyard was impacted by a ground frost, where surface temperatures fall below freezing […] The post Severe spring frost causes up to 50% crop loss at Stanlake Park Wine Estate appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Open day fun for all the family at Ragstone Ridge
Ragstone Ridge sits deep in the countryside of Boughton Monchelsea, on limestone-rich slopes that have been shaping Kentish history for centuries. I visited during the estate’s Bank Holiday open days, an occasion that brought together live music, local Kent food and the chance to taste the range against the backdrop of the vineyard itself. With […] The post Open day fun for all the family at Ragstone Ridge appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A family affair for budburst at Harrow & Hope
Harrow & Hope sits perched on a Thames gravel terrace above Marlow, looking out across the town’s church spire, with the gastronomic offerings of one of the Thames Valley’s most celebrated towns spread below. It is a fitting setting for a brand that carries an undeniably luxurious feel. I was there as part of a […] The post A family affair for budburst at Harrow & Hope appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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New digital gateway to English and Welsh vineyards
The UK’s wine tourism sector gains a major new boost with the launch of UK Vineyard Guide, a national digital platform designed to make exploring English and Welsh vineyards easier, faster and more inspiring than ever before. Aiming to bring together over 1,100 vineyards from across England and Wales into a single, consumer‑facing resource, UK […] The post New digital gateway to English and Welsh vineyards appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Squerryes appoints Island Media as UK PR agency
Squerryes, the ninth‑generation Kent estate and founding member of the Wine Garden of England, has appointed Island Media as its UK PR agency. The partnership supports Squerryes through a significant period of growth as the estate strengthens its position as London’s local vineyard, expands its national trade presence, and prepares for the summer release of its new […] The post Squerryes appoints Island Media as UK PR agency appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Exton Park CEO to retire
Exton Park Vineyard has announced that Robin McMillan will retire as Chief Executive Officer, following a period of strategic development that has strengthened the estate’s positioning within the growing English sparkling wine sector. Robin has been asked by the Board to undertake a search for his successor to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Robin has […] The post Exton Park CEO to retire appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Making the most of organic inputs
With fertiliser prices remaining high, many UK vineyards are taking a closer look at how nutrients are applied and where savings can be made. Organic materials such as compost and farmyard manure are increasingly being used to supplement or replace bagged fertiliser, particularly in lighter soils where maintaining structure and moisture can be a challenge. […] The post Making the most of organic inputs appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Commitment to sustainability
WineGB accelerates sustainability drive with relaunch of national certification for UK wine. WineGB has announced the relaunch of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB), its national independently audited sustainability certification scheme, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of UK wine production. This expansion includes an entirely new module for people. First […] The post Commitment to sustainability appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Hyperlocal data in your vineyard
Following the success of the FROST Project, Vinewatch is delighted to offer the latest hyperlocal monitoring system for vineyard management. The system shows exactly what is going on in the vineyard at bud height, including leaf wetness, leaf temperature, soil moisture, soil temperature, soil NPK, GDD as well as temperature and humidity. The system collects […] The post Hyperlocal data in your vineyard appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Tips to improve vineyardspray efficacy
Achieving best results from vineyard sprays requires far more than just selecting the right product, explains Hutchinsons agronomist, Will Robinson. Research by Syngenta for air-assisted sprayers in vines, top fruit and other horticultural crops, suggests correct application accounts for around half of overall efficacy, with product choice making up the remainder. This is perhaps not […] The post Tips to improve vineyardspray efficacy appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Unlocking vine potential: the importance of nutrition
As the new season approaches, vineyard nutrition becomes central to optimising vine performance. While winter pruning sets the physical foundation, it is nutrition that enables vines to release their potential. In UK viticulture, particularly in areas with fertile soils and generous rainfall, the challenge of controlling excessive vegetative growth, or vigour, persists. Although canopy management […] The post Unlocking vine potential: the importance of nutrition appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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WineGB Wessex Base Wine Tasting 2025
The second edition of the WineGB Wessex Base Wine Tasting took place at Pinglestone Farm in Alresford, Hampshire, home of Louis Pommery England, offering a rare opportunity to examine the building blocks of English sparkling wine before secondary fermentation begins. For those of us invited to attend, it was a chance to taste potential rather […] The post WineGB Wessex Base Wine Tasting 2025 appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A celebration of English wine and heritage
I was delighted to be invited to an immersive day hosted by Digby Fine English at Minterne House & Gardens in Dorset. The experience was designed to do more than showcase wine. It was an exploration of heritage, craft, and the story behind the brand itself. Minterne House holds particular significance for Digby. It’s the […] The post A celebration of English wine and heritage appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .