Peter Kirk, part of The Vinehouse UK family has been discussing the growth of micro-vineyards within England and the rise of growers creating wine from 10 vines or less. We've been happy to provide data to back this rise up: "Garden centres specialising in vines report growing demand, as Jon Fletcher, a viticulturist at The Vinehouse UK, said in the year to date they had seen a roughly 30 per cent increase in the number of orders for ten vines or fewer." The market for small-

Jack and Kit from The Vinehouse UK and Ryedale Vineyards had the recent opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with James Johnston from The Purpose Brief to discuss family businesses, English vineyards and the future of growth in the industry.

We're pleased to have contributed to the latest article from Dirt.news, reflecting on UK vineyards during English Wine Week.

At the beginning of June, we were fortunate to be able to help The Conservation Volunteers and the amazing work they are doing in collaboration with York City Council to revitalise areas of Hull Road Park in York.

Last week The Vinehouse UK was lucky to spend a few days in the High Weald AONB planting a small but versatile vineyard. Whilst small in scale, the vines here are perfect choices for those looking for disease resistant and low maintenance varieties that still produce exceptional wines. We planted a selection of Solaris, Souvignier Gris, Rondo and Regent which will all blend nicely to create a range of wines. In this instance, the vineyard is built on adjustable, metal trellis

In May we had the pleasure to return to Goosebeck Vineyard near York to assist in planting an expansion in the vineyard. Goosebeck are planting Divico, Regent, Sauvignac, Sauvitage as well as Pinot Noir to complement their existing planting. Sauvignac is a hybrid grape that is particularly well-suited for cooler climates. This variety is known for producing aromatic white wines with a fresh and fruity character. Sauvitage, whislt being a little lesser-known is gaining recogni

In early May 2026 The Vinehouse UK completed a small expansion to Towthorpe Vineyard just outside of York. This expansion is planting a number of different varieties, some new to the vineyard including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Cortis and Divico as well as Sauvitage, Seyval Blanc and Solaris which are always proving popular in northern england. We wish Towthorpe the best of luck for the 2026 growing season. For information on any of the varieties mentioned in this arti

In Co Tipperary, Ireland, the first row has been laid out for the future Irish Wine Estates.

The Vinehouse UK attend The Great Yorkshire Show with Strutt & Parker

Divico. Why all the fuss? A flurry of UK mainstream media in 2019, spoke about Divico being a game changer for the UK wine industry and...

We've been busy working on a very special project planting Britain's most northerly Champagne Vineyard in the Scottish Borders.

What better way to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather than with a new team photo.