British Wine in a Changing Climate

A Changing Climate, a Changing Map: How Global Warming Has Fuelled the Rise of English and Welsh Wine. For much of the twentieth century, commercial winemaking in England and Wales was viewed as eccentric at best and unviable at worst. Cool summers, unpredictable frosts and marginal ripeness meant that vineyards were few, outputs were low, […]
Vineyard Sales & Ancillary Activities

Many vineyards make use of existing farm buildings not only for production but also for on‑site wine sales, tastings, and visitor tours. When you apply to your District Council for a Premises Licence, it’s routine for licensing officers to consult their planning colleagues to check whether the “shop” element has planning permission. Quite often this […]