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Explained: Grapevine Rootstocks
Our Explained series looks at rootstocks. What are they? Why do we need them? How do I choose one?
May 153 min read


Explained: What are grapevine clones?
Our Explained series looks at Clones. What are they? How do I choose the right clone?
Apr 13 min read


Grapevine of the Month: Solaris
If you ask someone to name a white wine, they’d say Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, possibly Pinot Gris/Grigio, but would they say...
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Grapevine of the month: Rondo
Have you heard of Rondo? Possibly not. It is a cool climate variety that is doing well in the north of England. Rondo is a black skinned...
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Leaf Removal for Grapevines
In vineyards across the UK, teams will be out in the vines removing leaves at this time of year. It's technical term is 'grapevine cluster zone leaf removal' but also known as leaf thinning, leaf pulling, or defoliation.
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Grapevine of the month: Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a wonderful grape, making sophisticated wines which are often many peoples’ favourite. The smells of ripe cherries,...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Grapevine of the Month: Divico
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...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Grapevine of the Month: Chardonnay
It's annual Chardonnay Day on the 22nd May, so what better way to kick off our new series highlighting the different grapevines of the UK...
May 22, 20252 min read


Explained: The importance of Soil Analysis
The practice of grafting means you get both the combination of the disease resistant rootstock, with a rootstock that is also suited for a specific soil type.
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Explained: Picking a Vineyard Location
Many people are now considering planting a few vines, or a field of vines to join the expanding number of Viticultuarlists and wine producers in the UK
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Why Pruning Matters
Pruning is a key part of every vineyard the world over. It can be the make or the break in producing good quality grapes.
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Viticulture in the North of England: A Short(ish) history.
The history of viticulture in England goes further into early history than you may first believe.
Jan 16, 20252 min read
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