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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 .
by Megan Fitzpatrick1 viewgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Chris Buckley, Business Director, VineWorks0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Vineyard Magazine0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Andrea Ontiveros Flores0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Alice Griffiths0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Laura Hadland0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Rebecca Farmer0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Vineyard Magazine0 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Chris Buckley, Business Director, VineWorks1 viewgrape-growing - news
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 .
by Alice Griffiths1 viewgrape-growing