Vines To Wines

Now in its fifth year, Vines to Wines brings together all those involved in the growing, production, distribution and sales of still and sparkling wine in the UK.

In partnership with the United Kingdom Vineyards Association and English Wine Producers, it stimulates, encourages and explores the latest technical developments and business opportunities for wine production, showcasing every aspect.

Products, advice and services available include:

• New varieties
• Crop protection
• Fertilisers and nutrition
• Viticulture equipment
• Vineyard management
• Winemaking and wine quality
• Product development
• Winery design
• Sales and marketing

Vines to Wines Seminars

In 2011 the popular programme of seminars once again be running alongside the event,  giving visitors the chance to discuss and debate key industry issues, highlight developments within the Viticulture sector, and offers practical advice aimed at helping business evolve and respond to market opportunities.

2011 Seminar programme:

12.00        Availability and Sustainable Use of Pesticides
Chair: Richard GreatRex, Field Development Manager, Syngenta Bioline
Speaker: James Clarke, Science and Business Development Manager, Soils, Crops and Water, ADAS

Vines to Wines

Chair: Roger Marchbank, Deputy Chair, UKVA

13.00         UK wine quality. So far so good; but now what?
Speaker: David Cowderoy

Followed by: A New English Wine Estate – A Vision for the Future
Speaker: Cameron Roucher, Rathfinny Estate

14.00        Vineyard Question Time        
Panellists:
David Cowderoy
Cameron Roucher, Rathfinny Estate
Duncan McNeill, FAST
Chris Cooper, Pesticides Expert, UKVA