– Environmental Land Management (ELM): Viticulture Test and Trial The Kent Downs AONB unit is helping Defra design the new Environmental Land Management Scheme. The Kent Downs AONB are running three
Despite a mixed season many, although not all, producers are reporting higher than average yields and good quality fruit. Yet again Met Office data shows a warmer and drier season
Despite a cooler and wetter grape growing season than 2018 South-East & South-Central England still had a 2019 season (April – October) average temperature (GST) over 1oC warmer than the
Research from the University of East Anglia has identified areas of the UK which could rival the Champagne region of France Climate and viticulture experts have identified nearly 35,000 hectares
As cool climate viticulture expands rapidly in England and Wales, Vinescapes are proud to be part of this new research project which will improve information on how climate change will
Sussex Innovation Centre 5 minutes with our CEO Alistair Nesbitt and Operations Manager Adam Slate By Sussex Innovation Centre In our regular series, our Community Manager Daisy interviews new arrivals at Sussex
It all starts with the land. If you have agricultural land – in the right locations, with suitable topography, soil and climate – now could be the perfect time to
Vinescapes are thrilled to be involved with a new research venture, studying future climate change projections and impacts on UK wine production, CREWS-UK. As cool climate viticulture expands rapidly in the
Dr Alistair Nesbitt was interviewed by the BBC for its flagship farming programme (Farming Today – 9th November 2018) regarding his research into suitable areas in England and Wales to
If you would like to know whether a particular parcel of land is suitable for a vineyard please contact us. Our assessments are backed buy internationally recognised scientific research and
Vinescapes work with suppliers of products which help grape growers precision manage their vineyards. Trak365 are one such preferred supplier of data driven decision support tools. We work with Trak365
The number of new English & Welsh vineyards and their size continues to rise rapidly. By 2017 England & Wales had over 500 vineyards and an estimated 2,500 hectares under
We love working with people, and when we get an opportunity to share our knowledge to help clients achieve their English wine dream we can’t wait to help.
Vinescapes routinely use ultra high resolution (1 x 1 m) satellite or airborne derived terrain data to map and model potential vineyard sites. Using state-of-the-art geographic information software, topography, aspect,
Impact of recent climate change and weather variability on the viability of UK viticulture – combining weather and climate records with producers ’ perspectives. Extensive research conducted by Vinescapes Dr
Vinescapes’ Dr Alistair Nesbitt and associate Dr Mervyn Smyth from Ulster University have published the first review into energy use in English wineries. This review: ‘Energy and English wine production:
