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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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July 2026
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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 .
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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 .