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The Grapevine

The Grapevine is published twice a year, and distributed free to members. It provides an up-to-date record of the association's activities, especially in Winter when harvest reports from member vineyards are included.All the results of the wine challenge are printed in the Autumn edition

It can be accessed to members online Click here to pick up your copy-you will need the account name and password


Each edition has a particular theme. Topics discussed in recent editions include:
  • Terroir -June 2008
  • Terroir and Viticulture in the North of England and Wales- Readable here
  • Red Wine (Winter 2007)
  • Includes articles by Chris Gallimore of Welcombe Hills on Pinot Noir growing in Britain
  • Vine nutrition
  • Article by John Buchan of Agronomy
  • Organic Viticulture
  • Articles on Organic viticulture in Britain and other countries around the world, including the Netherlands
  • Sweet Wines (Spring 2007)
  • Articles by Martin Fowke of Three Choirs and Tony Skuriat of Eglantine
    The magazine also features growing regions and individual vineyards within and without the region. Articles in previous editions have also examined viticultural development in other marginal grape growing areas ofthe world, including Canada and Thailand.
    It welcomes articles on all viticultural subjects, including wine consumption, wine making techniques and growing.

    The magazine is available online. Click here to pick up your copy-
    you will need the account name and password