VineWorks announce Frolight live demonstrations in February 2026.
At VineWorks, we have spent enough cold nights in vineyards on frost watch to know that effective frost protection must be reliable, labour-efficient, and workable in real conditions. This February, we are inviting growers to see first-hand a system we believe represents a genuine step forward in frost management: the Frolight Frost Protection System.
Frolight uses infrared technology to warm vine shoots directly, rather than heating the surrounding air. This targeted energy delivery makes the system effective even in wind and rain and allows protection at temperatures down to -6°C. The lightweight tubes are unrolled and clipped along the fruiting wire, powered by three-phase mains or generator, and activated automatically when frost thresholds are reached, reducing night-time callouts and labour at critical moments.
During our live demonstrations, we will install a working 25m section in the vineyard so it will be possible to assess performance, installation, and integration with existing infrastructure. We will also cover system scalability, from targeted trials in frost-prone blocks to wider deployment, alongside energy use, operating costs, and best-practice installation.
As our Senior Viticulturist Charles Martin said: “One of the great things about Frolight is that it will turn itself on when the temperature drops. It means the grower doesn’t need to lie awake worrying about how cold it’s getting.”
Frolight co-founder Laurens de Vos added: “Because the system uses infrared radiation, the warmth is transmitted straight to the shoots and doesn’t warm the air. It means that it is unaffected by wind or rain and provides peace of mind in any weather.”
The live demonstrations aim to give vineyard managers and owners clear, practical information so you can decide whether Frolight fits your site, risk profile, and production model.
Frolight live demos
Wednesday 18 February
11:00-13:00
Decoy Vineyard, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6DH
Wednesday 25 February
10:00-12:00
Ford Farm Vineyard, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4DY
The events are free to attend, but places are limited. To reserve your place or speak with our viticulture team:
hello@vine-works.com – 01273 891777
