Harvest 2026: How to Get Involved at England's Vineyards
From free grape-picking days to a £120 estate lunch, here's every way to get involved in this year's English wine harvest, with real dates, real prices and where to book. Updated 4 September.
Stephen Pritchard
Writing about Britain's vineyards for Vinebound - reviews, visit reports, and guides from the English wine regions.
While I've been visiting vineyards since my early twenties it wasn't until I discovered there were vineyards on my doorstep that I became deeply interested in how you get from glass to grapes. I've now visited 40 and counting.
Outside of England I've visited vineyards across four continents, including the USA, South Africa, Greece, and Tasmania, and in May 2026 I passed the WSET Level 3 with Distinction.
Vinebound is where I write about what I find.
