Great Britain
Winemaking in Great Britain can be traced back to Roman times, when every important villa had a garden of vines. However, a succession of winemakers through the ages have struggled to make successful wines in such a marginal climate and commercial winemaking was almost non-existent until Hambledon was established in Hampshire’s South Downs in the early 1950’s.
Grape growing and winemaking in the UK has changed dramatically since then; England and Wales now have approximately 2500 hectares (6200 acres) of vines, around 700 vineyards (of which about 540 are commercial) and over 160 wineries producing world-class internationally award winning sparkling, white, rose and red wines.
The vineyards of Great Britain tend to be concentrated in the warmest southern counties of Kent and Sussex, yet even with a marked improvement in terms of viticultural and vinification techniques, grape ripening on our shores is still a risky business.
The hallmark high acidity of English wine lends itself to traditional method sparkling wine production and when combined with soil composition baring close resemblance to that found in the Champagne region it is no surprise that the surge in quality sparkling wines are making people sit up and take notice of what can be achieved in our home country.
PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) designations are European Union indicators of quality and authenticity in terms of regional origin or traditional production. The wines that qualify have met certain requirements for their technical analysis and have passed an organoleptic assessment (a formal tasting).
Wine producers in England and Wales are able to apply for PDO, PGI or Varietal Wine certification. Wines produced in the county of Sussex are able to apply for a separate Sussex designation, currently ‘Sussex Quality Wine’ pending final approval of the Sussex PDO scheme by the European Commission.
Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) is the new national organisation for grape growers and winemakers. Formed on 1st September 2017, from the merger of the United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) and English Wine Producers (EWP), this merger brings the resources, skills and expertise of both organisations combined to form a single and effective industry body dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for UK wine production.
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Wiston Estate Cuvée 2016
From £40.00
Elegant English fizz boasting honeyed citrus, toasted almond & brioche notes with a long creamy finish...Read More...
Wiston Estate Brut NV
From £34.00
Elegant English sparkling wine with a refreshing, long and mineral finish...Read More...
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Great British Bubbles Box
£178.00£198.00
Six Bottle English Sparkling Wine Discovery Box at under £30 per bottle!...Read More...
Ridgeview Cavendish English Sparkling Wine NV
From £34.00
A traditional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier blend, rich golden in colour with exceptionally fine bubbles...Read More...
Coates & Seely Rosé NV
From £36.00
Delicate pale pink, wild raspberry aromas & crisp acidity; one of the great English sparklers...Read More...
Ridgeview Fitzrovia Rosé English Sparkling Wine NV
From £38.00
Award winning Sparkling English Rosé served at numerous Royal occasions & State Banquets...Read More...
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Yotes Court LiveLoveLaugh Sparkling Pinot Gris 2021
£20.00£29.00
Celebrate Life, Love & Laughter with a glass of English fizz in hand...Read More...
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Breaky Bottom Cuvée Michelle Moreau Chardonnay Pinot 2014
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Inviting aromas of soft fruit & brioche, refreshing acidity & an elegant finish...Read More...
Everflyht Rosé de Saignée 2019
From £50.00
Intense pink in colour this is an elegant, fruit forward, vintage fizz...Read More...
Hundred Hills Blanc de Noirs 2019
From £55.00
Rich, macerated summer berries & spices shine with a ripe peaches & cream finish...Read More...
Hundred Hills Blanc de Blancs 2019
From £55.00
This single parcel fizz perfectly showcases Hundred Hills' exceptional Chardonnay from the outstanding 2019 vintage...Read More...
Hundred Hills Hillside No.3 2019
From £45.00
Biscuity shortbread aromas & a rich creamy palate reminiscent of the perfect lemon tart...Read More...
Hundred Hills Signature Rosé 2018
From £41.00
A fresh & mineral driven sparkling Rosé from an outstanding Pinot Noir Vintage...Read More...
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Yotes Court 'Hands and Heels' Pinot Blanc 2021
£14.00£18.50
Hands and Heels Pinot Blanc is an easy winner for all occasions...Read More...
Yotes Court 'Loose Rein' Pinot Gris 2021
From £18.50
Perfectly balanced between the rich Alsace Pinot Gris & the lighter Italian Pinot Grigio style...Read More...
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Yotes Court 'On The Nod' Bacchus 2021
£14.00£17.00
Award-winning Bacchus that has a taste reminiscent of a good-quality Sauvignon Blanc...Read More...
Yotes Court 'Best Turned Out' Pinot Meunier Rosé 2021
From £18.00
A vibrant & fruity Provence style rosé made from the Pinot Meunier grape...Read More...
Simpsons Wine Estate Railway Hill Rosé 2022
From £19.75
A beautiful Provencal-style English rosé that captures the very essence of summer...Read More...
Rathfinny Wine Estate Rosé Brut 2017
From £38.00
World class English vintage sparkling rosé produced just 3 miles from the English channel...Read More...
Rathfinny Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs 2019
From £45.00
An elegant Blanc de Blancs English Fizz from the South Downs...Read More...
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Sugrue The Trouble with Dreams 2017
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Multi-award winning, English, vintage sparkling wine that is long, complex and utterly delicious...Read More...
New Hall Vineyards Single Estate Bacchus 2023
From £17.00
A rich and flavoursome quintessentially English Bacchus...Read More...
Cottonworth Classic Cuvée NV
From £33.00
Award winning English fizz that gives the French a run for their money!...Read More...
Digby Fine English Vintage Rosé 2014
£49.00
Limited production Vintage Rosé with creamy elegance & highly versatile companion to food...Read More...