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.
Webinar: Frost Mitigation at the flick of a switch is now available for UK vineyards
Netafim UK are hosting a webinar on how damage to vines due to frost can be mitigated by using a system that applies water in an extremely precise way through specifically developed low flow microsprinklers. The system can be activated manually with the flick of a switch or even automated.
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With all the ingredients for an epic blockbuster – passion, romance, sorrow, adventure and adversity – the story of Sugrue South Downs is truly a legend.
Continue reading “The trouble with dreams”Fine dining in the vines
The Gladwin’s farm-to-fork family business both grows and sources, local Sussex produce for their London restaurant group. Inevitably the business has felt the impact of the pandemic, along with the rest of the hospitality sector.
Continue reading “Fine dining in the vines”Keeping the wolf from the door
Luke Wolfe has established and managed hundreds of acres of vineyards, harvested thousands of tonnes of grapes and has now formed his own business, Agro-Pro, to use this experience to help other growers. Whether you are a new or established vineyard, a small or large producer, Vineyard finds out that there’s always a need for Agro-Pro’s support – and some of Luke’s business wisdom.
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What are the alternatives?
Continue reading “Earth filtration RIP?”Wild about weeds?
Most vineyard managers in the UK when asked what is one of their biggest challenges will have a strong four-letter word reply – weeds! Vineyard finds out if vines are happy sharing their space with weeds, and if not, how can weeds be controlled.
Continue reading “Wild about weeds?”Five New Year’s resolutions
Achievable steps to get 2021 off to a great start.
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Rankin is the first exhibitor booking at the new Vineyard & Winery Show.
Continue reading “First booking”In conversation… with Elisabeth Else
Three’s the magic number.
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