Innovative technologies to enable precision viticulture and enhance production are not futuristic notions, they are soon to be upon us, as the latest research in data-driven production spreads fast through agriculture and viticulture. Vineyard finds out how these advances will aid efficiency and provide a competitive edge to vineyard businesses.
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The proverb ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’ is fitting for the short but spectacular story of Llanerch vineyard’s success. At just 24 years old Ryan Davies bought one of the oldest vineyards in Wales with the vision of creating a tourism-driven vineyard business inspired by those he had seen on his antipodean travels. Vineyard discovers how, in Just 10 years, Llanerch has become an international visitor destination with award-winning restaurant, hotel, wedding and conference facilities – and is also leading the way with new viticulture technology.
Continue reading “A leading light”
Matthew Jukes looks at a collection of wines from lesser-known grape varieties.
Continue reading “Not that weird but very wonderful”
Bibendum is one of the UK’s most successful drinks businesses and Senior Wine Buyer for Bibendum Jamie Avenell is responsible for the overall portfolio of wines from around the world to its diverse multi-channel customer base. Bibendum’s English range has seen a strong double-digit growth for a number of years, for both still and sparkling, and is looking good for continued growth into the future.
Continue reading “In conversation… with Jamie Avenell”
The WineGB Awards, the national competition for the English and Welsh wine industry, is organised and run by WineGB and highlights the winning styles of today. Awarded by top judges led by Susie Barrie MW and Oz Clarke OBE, the competition judging took place between 7-10 June at Ashling Park Estate who kindly provided the venue.
Continue reading “Winners announced”
Vine-Works invests in a Wagner planting machine to meet growing demand.
Continue reading “Designed for high precision planting”
Daniel Ham started Offbeat Wines in 2018 to provide freedom for his creativity and to make grape-driven expressive wines.
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Going sustainable – our rhyme and reason, writes Tim Ferris of Vine-Works Ltd.
Continue reading “The vine post”
If the Romans are deemed to have introduced Britons to grape growing, knapsack sprayer manufacturer Berthoud can lay claim to be a pioneer in controlling vine pests and diseases.
Continue reading “Grape expectations”
Barrels in the distant past were typically used to store and transport goods, including wine and although we have more convenient means of storing wine, oak barrels are still a feature in many wineries. A well-lit cellar stacked with barrels certainly adds to the romance of wine, but Vineyard finds out how oak barrels influence the sensory profile, the wine quality and if they can be replaced by staves, chips or other oak alternatives.
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