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Brut Britannia: The Rise of English Sparkling Wine

Anne Krebiehl MW, 20.01.2022

UK sparkling wine has come a long way in a short time. In just a few decades England’s fine fizz has become a delicious force to be reckoned with. Plus tasting notes.

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The growth is phenomenal: the UK’s vine acreage has tripled over the past decade and there are now 3,800 hectares/9,390 acres of vineyards in Britain. In the past five years alone, plantings increased by 70%. People are busy planting and this young wine industry is burgeoning.

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