The cornerstone of our vinous empire.

A discovery of amazing wines from our own shores inspired Neil Walker to leave his banking career and set up e-commerce site The English Vine.
Vineyard speaks to Neil to find out how he de-mystifies and simplifies wine to make it fun and accessible to all – and how he must be getting it right as his business goes from strength to strength.

In May 2009, high end supermarket Waitrose became the first UK retailer to plant its own vineyard, choosing the chalk soils of the Leckford Estate near Stockbridge in Hampshire as home to the grapes that would be used in its high quality sparkling wine, marketed in store as Leckford Estate Brut. Vineyard spoke to Partner and Leckford Estate Farming Manager Andrew Ferguson to find out more.

Showcasing the county’s wines to trade buyers.

Having invested wisely in getting the branding, design, material and print quality of your wine labels spot on, the final step is to get those beauties photographed. Continue reading “Creating a professional image” →

As the UK wine industry continues to grow, not only will new brands start hitting the shelves at an exponential rate, but, in a bid to accurately reflect the quality and reputation of the nation’s wine, established brands will continue to invest in raising the bar in terms of image and design.

Continue reading “Don’t get stuck on design” →

Royston Labels is a leading UK supplier of self-adhesive labels with particular expertise in the wines and spirits sector. The company has been led by managing director Paul Clayton for over 30 years, and has recently enjoyed industry success, winning Label of the Year at the Packaging Awards 2017 and Best in Show at the FINAT Awards 2017 for a London Cru wine label. Continue reading “Bringing a wine label to life” →

Supplying good quality accessories alongside wines can not only enrich the wine drinking experience, but the option to add a logo can ensure customers are reminded of your brand long after they have bought the wine. Continue reading “Benefits of branding” →

What was the first English/Welsh wine you tasted?

I grew up in Guildford, and so my first experience of English wine was visiting the Denbies vineyard in Dorking. I was 18 and had already decided that I couldn’t imagine working in anything other than the world of food and drink and it was inspiring to see that it was possible to produce wine in England. Continue reading “Meet the Manager: Jamie Anenell” →

In the digital age, film can be a great tool for producers looking to communicate with a wider audience in an interactive, human and approachable manner. Consumers not only buy into the estate’s wines, but also the story of the vineyard and the team behind the bottles. Continue reading “Focus on film” →