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.

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

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.