by Anneka Ireland-Wolfe | Sep 19, 2025 | Pruning, Tips and Tricks
Rain, Dilution, and the Harvest Call: Why Timing Matters in Cool-Climate Vineyards Every grower prays it will stay dry during harvest. Beyond the obvious disease pressure, rain can trigger another subtle but crucial challenge: dilution. Understanding how it works, and...
by Anneka Ireland-Wolfe | Aug 12, 2025 | Pruning, Tips and Tricks
Spotted Wing Drosophila Drosophila suzukii (SWD) is no longer a fringe pest for UK grape growers it is now established, active, and poised to exploit late season ripening fruit. Native to Southeast Asia and first detected in Europe in 2008, SWD’s rapid spread is...
by Anneka Ireland-Wolfe | Mar 1, 2021 | Tips and Tricks, Viticulture Know How
Vineyard Soil – Dirty Talk When working in the world of wine people wax lyrically all the time about vineyard soil. The fact is soil is our life support system and without it life would be near impossible. It’s ability to retain water and nutrients, fix...
by Anneka Ireland-Wolfe | Mar 1, 2021 | Pruning, Tips and Tricks
Grapevine Pruning Grapevine pruning is undoubtedly the most important vineyard task of the year and is a vital part of training and establishment. There are two types of pruning, winter pruning when the vines are dormant and the previous year’s canes are removed and...
by Anneka Ireland-Wolfe | Feb 11, 2021 | How to..., Tips and Tricks, Viticulture Know How
Vineyard Magazine Feature We were delighted to be featured in vineyard magazine, The UK’s leading magazine for viticulturists and vineyard owners. Click here to read the full article...
by Anneka Ireland-Wolfe | Feb 11, 2021 | How to..., Tips and Tricks, Viticulture Know How
Planting a Vineyard – Design and Management When planting a vineyard, having a vineyard design that complements your management plan so from day one is a key part of operating a successful vineyard. However, highlighting the variances and minimising their affect...