Why Not Try Wine From England?
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 this however, the English wine industry has been steadily producing some increasingly fantastic wines over the last few years, in spite of claims that the soil is too acidic.
Whilst England and the UK might not be able to boast the climate that helps with Italian or French wines, vineyards in areas like Kent often produce excellent yields (similar to those of vineyards in France).
Wine produced in England has slowly but steadilly built a reputation for giving unique, interesting and enticing flavours that have been noted as markedly different from more traditional European wines. Interesting grape varieties including Bacchus, Phonex and Seyval Blanc offer unique tastes which represent fresh alternatives to the classic Chardonnays.
English wine is also priced much more reasonably than some of the other international wines, purely because they haven’t had to import it. This means you can get a wine of comparable quality and taste to the more traditional varieties for considerably less.
Ideal for the warmer months, there are numerous English wines that would make perfect additions to any barbeque on the beach, with a wealth of different 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 do struggle to find a variety of English wines to choose from at your local store, don’t overlook the option of buying wine online. Purchasing wine through the internet can not only save you money (as online shops don’t have the same overheads as physical stores) but also enjoy a much larger variety of wines to choose from.
So the next time you’re looking for a bottle of wine to enjoy with friends, with dinner or just with a relaxing sunday afternoon, why not give English wine a go, you might even end up finding a new favourite tipple.