Home-grown Wine
Articles about making wine at home using British ingredients and traditional methods. We cover equipment, processes and regional variations in homemade wine production.
History of Wine-Making in the British Isles
How English and Welsh vineyards rose and fell over 2,000 years, from Roman times to modern day.
How to Make Sparkling Wine
Learn why champagne is only champagne if it comes from France, and how carbonation actually gets into the bottle.
Making Red Wine
The difference between ordinary red wine and exceptional wine comes down to the winemaker's skill in timing the harvest and managing fermentation.
White Wine Making
White wine can be made from white or red grapes, but timing the harvest and gentle handling during crushing are crucial to the final product.