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Hands-On Vineyard Workshop Day with Fritz Westover
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Niab East Malling, Kent, UK
Tickets: £150 per person for non-Vine Club members, FREE to Vine Club members.
Event Overview
Attend for a hands-on vineyard workshop led by renowned viticulture expert Fritz Westover. This interactive session is designed to provide UK grape growers with practical solutions and insights tailored to the unique challenges of cool-climate viticulture.
Participants will get the chance to engage in:
- Field Demonstrations: Sustainable vineyard practices demonstrated in the vineyard
- Interactive Discussions: Explore topics such as vine longevity from adopting a “closed system” for vine training and pruning, leaf blade and petiole analysis vs soil analysis, strimming vs herbicide vs cultivation, reducing vineyard management costs etc.
- Q&A Sessions: Bring your vineyard challenges and get expert advice from Fritz
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow growers and industry professionals.
Agenda:
- Morning presentation 10am – 10.45am
- Vineyard demos/discussions 10.45am – 12.30pm
- Lunch provided 12.30pm – 1.30pm
- Afternoon presentation 1.30pm – 2pm
- Vineyard demos/discussions 2pm – 3.30pm.
Whether you’re an experienced grower or new to viticulture, this workshop offers valuable knowledge to enhance your vineyard’s health and productivity.
