[1/5] English sparkling wine, brand Coates and Seely, is pictured at the Tate Modern art gallery in London, Britain, October 6, 2023.
But with vineyards now dotted across hills in southern England and sustainability concerns growing, local fizz is emerging as the drink of choice.
Quality has improved, and English wine is no longer mocked by continental neighbours who once joked it tasted of rain.
English sparkling and still wine feeds into that narrative," he said.
In the UK market for sparkling wine, English fizz accounts for 3% of volumes compared to Champagne's 12%.
Persons:
Coates, Seely, Susannah Ireland, Winston Churchill, Josh Donaghay, Henkell Freixenet, Geneva Guerin, Seely Brut, Hectarage, Ned Awty, Awty, Hamish Anderson, Anderson, Champagne Martin, Sarah Young, Catherine Evans
Organizations:
Tate, REUTERS, UK, Seely, Seely Brut Reserve, Tate Enterprises, Searcys, Thomson
Locations:
London, Britain, England, Champagne, Boxley, Kent Downs, Bolney, Hampshire