training

To improve your vineyard's productivity

"Good balance between theory and practice. Complex topics explained in simple terms. Thank you!"

“Fantastic course - once again. Everyone was engaged, very informative, very inclusive.”

Training

Our workshops help vineyard owners, managers and operatives to achieve better crop yields, fruit quality, vine health and profitability, by increasing their knowledge and developing practical skills.

Common problems faced by many vineyards are yield variability, disease pressures, declining vine health and productivity – which impacts the viability of the business. Our highly experienced team of viticulturists share their knowledge, skills and tips across all vineyard operations - resulting in improved yields, quality and vine and soil health.

Our practical skills one-day workshops are held seasonally, across the regions. Group size is limited, and the workshops combine theory with practical, so they are a great way to improve skills in a relaxed atmosphere. We provide training and mentoring from beginners through to experienced viticulture and oenology professionals:
Beginners: For those keen to understand the basics in vinegrowing, winemaking and the English wine sector and acquire new practical skills .
Intermediates: For those looking to learn more about viticulture, winemaking and wine business and develop their practical skills.
Professional Development : For the most experienced vineyard and winery managers and owners wanting to maintain and grow their expertise.
Vinescapes provide various training opportunities, from small group workshops led by experienced trainers through to in depth bespoke technical professional development.

DISCOUNTS FOR WINEGB MEMBERS, STUDENTS and EARLY BIRDS
Please use the following codes at checkout:
WSWINEGB (for WineGB members only)
WSSTUDENT (for Plumpton College, Master of Wine and WSET students only)
EARLY BIRD please see individual courses.

workshops & masterclasses

Vinegrowing | Winemaking | Business | Marketing

Small group workshops are designed for those new to viticulture, or want to improve their skills. Our knowledgable trainers provide both theory and practical session across key topics. Masterclasses explore topics in depth with world renowned experts.

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ONline Learning

Our online courses are written by leading experts for those with some prior knowledge of viticulture and wine production, and for professional development.

Vineyard VinePRO training secateurs

VinePro advisory service

As an alternative to classroom based courses, VinePRO is a bespoke mentoring and training service tailored to clients individual needed - delivered in their own vineyards by experts in all element of viticulture and vineyard management.

If you would like to find out more about VinePRO please call us on 01306 733960 or use our contact form.

What our trainees say...

WINTER PRUING WORKSHOP (8 DECEMBER 2022)
'Practical and truly useful - I now feel able to winter prune - great course.'
'Great theory session, good venue and lots of experts on hand.'
'Loved the course! Now have an understanding of pruning which I never had before!'
'Whole class was fantastic - from beginning to end!'

MASTERCLASS 'SEASONAL & SITE VARIABILITY (15 MARCH 2023)
'A very useful workshop with a lot of information to process!
Good size group with opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Useful to mix with outdoor experience looking at vines.'
'Thank you very much for an interesting and informative day. Great organisation / logistics.'
'Speakers were all good & thought provoking. Nice to be small enough to get feedback from everyone in the room.'

SOIL MANAGEMENT FOR A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE VINEYARD (18 APRIL 2023)
'Good balance between theory and practice. Complex topics explained in simple terms. Thank you Joel!'
'An informative course, well presented. Many things to think about as we move forward.'

SOIL MANAGEMENT FOR A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE VINEYARD (20 APRIL 2023)
'Fantastic course - once again. Everyone was engaged, very informative, very inclusive.'
'Very instructive day. Good pace, lots of material and good balance of theory and practice - thanks a lot, great day!'

SOIL MANAGEMENT FOR A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE VINEYARD (26 APRIL 2023)
'A really useful and enjoyable day. Well pitched in terms of knowledge. Enjoyed the practical parts in particular.'
'Joel delivered the content in an engaging and informative way. Good balance of theory & practical.'

SOIL MANAGEMENT FOR A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE VINEYARD (26 APRIL 2023)
'A really useful and enjoyable day. Well pitched in terms of knowledge. Enjoyed the practical parts in particular.'
'Joel delivered the content in an engaging and informative way. Good balance of theory & practical.'

YIELD ESTIMATION (26 JULY 2023)
'Fascinating workshop. Never thought I would enjoy figures this much.' 'Really useful course, feel happy to start data collecting now! Was suitable for a layperson and more experienced people.' 'Very informative. Will be back.' 'Absolutely fantastic! More interesting information than I ever thought I would get out of a one-day workshop.' 'Really helpful workshop. Luke was super informative.'

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