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Get back on track in the New Year with four short courses for 16-18s

Get back on track in the New Year with four short courses for 16-18s

… to turn their passion into a valuable skill. Click here to view the course Level 2 Basics of Vinegrowing Learn the art and science behind cultivating thriving vineyards, from soil preparation to grape…

Plumpton College leads the class at world sparkling wine championships

Plumpton College leads the class at world sparkling wine championships

… Valley won the prize for the best Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine in the world.  The College vineyards are located near Haywards Heath in the heart of Sussex, and, thanks to their exceptional site and…

Webinar - Wine Futures Uncorked: Unlock Your Dream Career in the Wine Industry

… – the wine and drinks industry. Whether you're interested in viticulture, oenology, wine business, vinegrowing, vineyard management, hospitality or academic research, this is your chance to learn about…

Plumpton College successfully launches its pilot ‘Entry into Viticulture’ retraining program

Plumpton College successfully launches its pilot ‘Entry into Viticulture’ retraining program

… considering a career change and to let them know of the options in the sector; whether it be in the vineyard, winery or sales. It’s a great course, with a lot packed into a week, and I wish the pilot group…

Wine Division Leads On Light Strike Awareness!

Wine Division Leads On Light Strike Awareness!

… range of courses we offer, please visit our wine course pages here. Here's Tom Newham, our vineyard instructor, amongst the vines at Rock Lodge talking about what Plumpton College Wine…

Wine Division's First Generation Z Student

Wine Division's First Generation Z Student

… aim after university is to travel to different countries and explore the different wine styles and vineyard methods that I see in my textbook. I want to eventually use what Plumpton is teaching me and will…

Chris Foss, founder of Plumpton Wine Division, is to retire

Chris Foss, founder of Plumpton Wine Division, is to retire

… year after 31 years of service with the college. Starting at Plumpton in 1988, with two rows of vines and a few glass demijohns quietly fermenting away in his classroom, Foss has played a key part in the…

NYETIMBER PARTNERS WITH PLUMPTON COLLEGE TO SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION

NYETIMBER PARTNERS WITH PLUMPTON COLLEGE TO SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION

… studying wine production and wine business courses at Plumpton and will spend time with Nyetimber’s Vineyard, Winery, Sales and Marketing teams. This exposure will enable the students to gain a good…

Plumpton to host top guest speakers for series of Wine Talks

Plumpton to host top guest speakers for series of Wine Talks

… ‘Wine Talks’ will kick off with John Seccombe from Thorne & Daughters Wines with a discussion on Old Vines and New Wines on Wednesday 31st October. A Plumpton alumnus, John completed his BSc in Viticulture and…

Students celebrate the changing of seasons

Students celebrate the changing of seasons

… by our wine students on Friday 20th October, marking the end of a challenging year for the college vineyards. A warm and sunny March lead to a slightly earlier budburst for most varieties, but this was…