Sussex
Sparkling wine and chalk soils
Sussex is one of the best-known English wine areas, especially for traditional-method sparkling wine.
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Wine country guide
English wine has moved from curiosity to serious quality. Sparkling wine leads the reputation, but Bacchus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and rose now give plenty of reasons to drink local.
Why England matters
Warmer growing seasons, investment and chalky southern sites have helped English wine become much more reliable.
The best bottles are crisp, elegant and fresh, with sparkling wine leading the way and still wines gaining ground.
Sussex
Sussex is one of the best-known English wine areas, especially for traditional-method sparkling wine.
Kent
Kent produces sparkling and still wines with crisp acidity and clean fruit.
Hampshire
Hampshire has strong sparkling credentials, often with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Dorset
Dorset vineyards benefit from southern exposure and a cool coastal climate.
East Anglia
East Anglia can produce bright Bacchus and still whites with fragrant lift.
Lincolnshire and beyond
English wine is expanding across the country, with more vineyards appearing in less expected places.
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Then and now
English wine has older roots, but its modern quality story has accelerated in recent decades through climate, investment and ambition.
Sparkling reputation: Traditional-method sparkling wine has helped England earn serious international attention.
Bacchus identity: Bacchus gives England a distinctive still-white style: aromatic, crisp and fresh.
Local pride: English bottles are ideal when customers want something closer to home with proper quality.
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Traditional-method English sparkling wine. For whites, bacchus, chardonnay and crisp aromatic styles.
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