Harvest Report

See both sides of the debate as to whether it's becoming harder to obtain certain wines, as featured in our 'burning question' in the Decanter January 2014 issue...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 21 February 19

The English wine harvest has started in summer-like temperatures – and producers are delighted with the quality of the crop.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 22 January 19

As England continues to suffer the wettest early summer since records began, winemakers are beginning to wonder if they are going to have any grapes to harvest at all.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 22 January 19

The English grape harvest will be about two weeks later and smaller than normal – with winemakers hoping for a fine September to save the vintage.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 22 January 19

London Cru, the winery in the heart of the UK capital, is to make its first English wine from the 2014 vintage after being impressed with the quality of this year's harvest.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 22 January 19

English wine producers are hailing 2014 as a year to remember after a warm, dry September produced one of the earliest harvests in recent times.

By Richard Woodard Last updated 22 January 19

UK winemakers are toasting a bumper 2014 harvest as production continues to grow, with the country’s vineyard area more than doubling in the last seven years.

By Richard Woodard Last updated 22 January 19

By Decanter Staff Last updated 31 July 18

By Amanda Barnes MW Published 18 February 18

Today, last day of 2012 Harvest at Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte: “a nerve breaking vintage yet very satisfying and qualitative” as Florence Cathiard, owner of the Chateau, says.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 June 17