Earliest ever harvest begins at Nyetimber

Nyetimber has started its earliest harvest ever, beginning to pick grapes for the 2026 vintage on 14 September, a week ahead of schedule. The English sparkling wine pioneer found that certain vines had already reached optimal ripeness, allowing the vineyard team to begin harvesting sooner than originally planned. This record-breaking early start highlights how warming temperatures continue to shift growing seasons across UK vineyards.