It’s probably fair to say that England isn’t particularly well known for its wine. We’re big consumers of wine in the UK, particularly going for international wines as opposed to those produced in the UK. Despite the English’s lethargic adoption of their own wine, wine produced here has been classed as unique and excellent, overcoming criticisms that the social in the UK is far too acidic.
Whilst England might not have the climate that produces Italian, Spanish or French wines, the vineyards in places like Sussex are said to see a similar amount of sunlight as somewere in the South of France.
English wine has gradually built a reputation over the last few years as being interesting, unique and exciting; producing flavours distinctly different from the more traditional wine-producing nations. Interesting grape varieties including Bacchus, Phonex and Seyval Blanc offer unique tastes which represent fresh alternatives to the classic Chardonnays.
English wine is also extremely reasonably priced, as it doesn’t have to be imported for UK stores to stock it. This means you can get a wine of comparable quality and taste to the more traditional varieties for considerably less.
Ideal for the summer, English wine would make the perfect addition to any barbeque, with a myriad of both white and red wines available. You shoudln’t have to go to a specialist wine shop to find a bottle of English wine either, with the majority of the larger stores now making an effort to promote the sale of English wine. If you are finding it hard to locate English wine to purchase, you can always just opt for buying wine online. Purchasing wine online can not only reduce the amount you have to pay, but will also give you a far wider variety to choose from.
So next time you’re buying wine for a party, hosting a barbeque or just grabbing a bottle to enjoy with dinner, why not give English wine a try; you never know, you could end up discovering a new favourite.
