Wines and Spirits

First lets sort out the difference between English Wine, which is good quality wine and 'British Wine' on the other hand which is very poor. The distinction is that wine labelled as 'English Wine' is made from grapes grown in England, whereas any wine labelled as British wine is produced in Britain but from grape juice concentrate imported in bulk cheaply from abroad. By its nature this wine is likely to be very poor in comparison to the majority of wines from abroad. However English and Welsh wine made from grapes grown in England and Wales is enjoying a growing reputation as a quality alternative to European and New World wines.

In the last few years homegrown British wines have been able to stand alone on their merits even beating the normal competition at international level. Homegrown British wines have become wines you drink from choice not just from patriotism. Sales of English and Welsh wines are at an all time high and their has been huge media interest following the success of an English sparkling wine beating over 55 other countries to the title of Best Sparkling White Wine in the World. Demand has never been higher and the interest in English and homegrown British wines never greater. The British wine industry is also experiencing a large increase in vineyard planting, creating new growth in this industry in Britain.