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As the new growing season starts, excitement and anticipation of the next vintage begins, but is tempered by the many hurdles of grape growing in a cool climate – the

The trellis needs to last the lifetime of the vineyard and adapt to future changes the industry may face, such as the need for increased mechanisation. So, it is important

Tune into BBC Radio 4 to hear Dr Alistair Nesbitt’s contribution to this programme on wine and climate change.

Its looks like another ‘wow’ vintage for Vinescapes clients, with the potential for some exceptional quality wines. Hear what our team of Viticulturists, Winemaker and Viticulture Climatologist had to say….  

Opportunities in UK wine sector Dr Alistair Nesbitt discusses the changing climate and its impact on the future and opportunities in the UK wine sector.  Listen here:

Alistair Nesbitt, Vinescapes CEO and trustee of The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, contributes to this article published in the September issue of Vineyard Magazine, ‘The nature of regeneration’. (Photo credit: Penn

Vinescapes’ Director Joel Jorgensen and Vinescapes’ associate Peter Hayes contribute to this article published in July 2022 Vineyard Magazine  Is this year’s potential yield already set – no matter how good

Article by Jo Cowderoy, Vinescapes Marketing Manager, in June 2022 Vineyard Magazine (photo credit Danbury Vineyard)  The beauty of birds and the delight of their song is perhaps even better

A tale of two approaches: a Vidacycle  guest post by Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes As a team of advisors and contract vineyard managers at Vinescapes we are grateful to have a unique

A team of researchers, led by Dr Alistair Nesbitt of Vinescapes Ltd, with scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA), the London School of Economics, and Weatherquest Ltd have

Vinescapes are one of the partners for this important research project for the UK wine industry. The two-year project will receive a £350K funding grant from Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme

‘PIWI power’. Vinescape’s Viticulture Director, Joel Jorgensen, contributes to this article published in the October 2021 issue of Vineyard Magazine. Fungal resistant hybrid varieties may be the answer to sustainable

‘Getting ahead of Botrytis’. Vinescape’s Viticulture Director, Joel Jorgensen, shares his wisdom in this article published in the  March 2021 issue of Vineyard Magazine.  It lurks in the shadows, invisible,

‘Low down on downy’. Vinescape’s Viticulture Director, Joel Jorgensen, contributes to this article published in the August 2021 issue of Vineyard Magazine.  The wet weather, rationed armoury – and limited

‘Flagging up powdery’. Vinescape’s Vineyard Manager, Jonathan Rodwell, shares his wisdom in this article published in the February 2022 issue of Vineyard Magazine. Powdery mildew is a common and widespread

‘Digging Deep’. Vinescape’s Viticulture Director, Joel Jorgensen, shares his words of wisdom in this article published in the January 2022 issue of Vineyard Magazine.  Quality grapes are needed for premium

‘Are weeds welcome?’ Vinescape’s Viticulture Director, Joel Jorgensen contributes to this article published in the March 2022 issue of Vineyard Magazine. For most vineyards the aim is to achieve the best

‘The secret life of nitrogen’. Vinescape’s Viticulturist, Frances Trappey, shares her words of wisdom in this article published in the May 2022 issue of Vineyard Magazine.    Vines may have

Decanter’s Andrew Jefford praises Dr Alistair Nesbitt’s academic paper entitled – A suitability model for viticulture in England and Wales: opportunities for investment, sector growth and increased climatic resilience, as

A winery can be so much more than an industrial production centre – it’s part of your brand and it can be as sophisticated as your wine. Wineries can also

SDNPA Viticulture Growth Impact Assessment The huge potential of the South Downs National Park to become a winemaking hub for the UK has been revealed in a leading new report.

Great Britain is an island of weather with many different and competing patterns – and to top that we are now dealing with climate change.  Dr Alistair Nesbitt is a

Diversifying with a vineyard can be a financially astute move for farmers if they know all the risks and challenges….see our latest article in the RICS Land Journal