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The vine post
The growth of UK viticulture has been rapid in the past decade. But a large percentage of the new producers don’t come from a traditional farming background, many are from IT or the financial sector. Consequently these new entrants to wine production don’t have the skillset for the day to day tasks in the vineyard. Also, many of these new ventures are large scale commercial acreage (it’s pretty unlikely that any MD’s are going to be out pruning). So vineyard teams are essential to ensure viticultural tasks are completed to a professional standard. In addition, there is also a continuing lack of skilled and experienced domestic workers to keep pace with the increasing acreage of vineyards. Continue reading “The vine post”
Importing concrete advice
In 2008, Christian Seely received a phone call from a good friend, and soon to be business partner, Nick Coates, who, after months’ geologically mapping England in search of a suitable chalk site, had stumbled across the perfect place to plant a vineyard just two miles from his house near Overton, Hampshire. Continue reading “Importing concrete advice”
Grossly unfair decision
The UK wine industry took a huge hit in the 2018 autumn budget as Philip Hammond, the chancellor confirmed that wine duty will rise in line with inflation on 1 February 2019. Continue reading “Grossly unfair decision”
Pectinases and glucanases
Enzymes are proteins which act as biological catalysts that facilitate and accelerate specific reactions and are useful tools during pre and post alcoholic fermentation. Post ferment enzymes, in particular glucanases enhance organoleptic attributes as well as improving stability and they aid filtration by minimising clogging compounds. Maryam Ehsani of Laffort explains further the role Extralyse can play during wine stabilisation. Continue reading “Pectinases and glucanases”
Engineering heritage
English wine industry legend Kenneth McAlpine started his machinery dealership, Lamberhurst Equipment, by accident. Continue reading “Engineering heritage”
Vineyard economics
Current view of the market
We are delighted to be part of the successful UK wine industry. The quality of UK wine is excellent, winning top international awards. Continue reading “Vineyard economics”
November’s words from the editor
In light of this year’s ridiculously big, quality harvest, I, like many, already can’t wait to taste the fruits of the industry’s labour. Whether that is some time next year for still wines or over the next three years or so for the sparklers, there is no doubt that there is going to be an abundance of interesting wine. Continue reading “November’s words from the editor”
Retailers urged to support partnership scheme
Alcohol retailers are being urged to help drive down underage drinking by supporting the Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) scheme. Continue reading “Retailers urged to support partnership scheme”
‘Tis the season
Christmas is looming and ‘tis the season of goodwill, so I am taking a more light-hearted look at the wines you should be devouring over the next few months in order to take the heat out of the ‘discussions’ which were stirred up by last month’s column! Continue reading “‘Tis the season”
Additional business
This is the season to be jolly and, with the increase of UK consumers investing or should I say drinking English Wine, I am sure that all of you are looking forward to a busy couple of months. As any hostess will know, in order to organise the best Christmas party the first and most important thing (some would say) is to organise the booze first, and the rest will follow. In my world the top three most important items are booze, hair and shoes! Continue reading “Additional business”