Polish wine: the next big thing

Have you ever tasted wine from Poland? Located largely above the 50th parallel and historically more famous for its vodka, the country might seem an unlikely source of fermented grape juice. Yet it now hosts no fewer than 400 wineries, making well over 2m bottles annually. On the local market, Polish wines have become ubiquitous, from supermarkets and gas stations to prime spots on Michelin-starred restaurant wine lists. Exports are picking up, too. A presentation in Brussels last year was sold out, and the second edition of Polish Wine Fest in Dublin saw hundreds of drinkers eager to discover Poland’s vinous elite.