English Wines

English wine in the past has always had the stigma of being inferior to wines from other countries. However the tide of change is most definitely underway with some English wines competing and even winning against more traditional competiton. Demand for English wines is high and interest is growing rapidly. Supermarkets such as Tesco now stock a range of English Wines.

It’s hard to believe that there are more than 400 vineyards in England that can produce about 2 million bottles of wine a year. Red wines are the most difficult to produce and account for about 10% of English wine production due to the black grape varieties needing a warmer climate to ripen. White wines are easier to produce and tend to be crisp with a fresh taste and a floral bouquet.

The real success story belongs to producers of sparkling wine credited to a combination of chalky soil in the South East and the local climate. Conditions that have been linked to the champagne regions of France. Many vineyards in the South of England have undetaken significant planting to expand production over the coming years.

The English Wine Producers offers a great resource to find out about the English WIne Industry, its people and vineyards and of course the wine!

Drink Britain A website that explores the finest British drinks with wine featuring strongly. Featuring ‘Producer of the Week’, ‘Drinks if the Month’ and contributions from writers, critics and judges.