Buyer's Choice - Flint English Wine Gift
English wine has become one of the most exciting stories in the world of wine. Once viewed as a curiosity, English vineyards are now producing bottles that regularly compete with – and often outperform – some of the world's most famous wine regions.
While vines have been grown in Britain since Roman times, the modern English wine industry is remarkably young. Over the last two decades, a combination of warmer growing seasons, improved vineyard management and significant investment has transformed the category. Today, more than 1,100 vineyards and almost 240 wineries operate across the UK, with vineyard plantings increasing by over 500% since 2005.
The South East of England remains the heartland of production, particularly Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, where chalk and limestone soils share many similarities with those found in Champagne. These conditions have helped establish England as one of the world's leading regions for premium sparkling wine, while a growing number of producers are also creating exceptional still wines from varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus.
Today, English wine combines world-class quality with a genuine sense of place. Whether it's a traditional method sparkling wine, a crisp Bacchus or a beautifully balanced still Chardonnay, English producers are proving that some of the most exciting wines in Europe can be found much closer to home.
English wine has become one of the most exciting stories in the world of wine. Once viewed as a curiosity, English vineyards are now producing bottles that regularly compete with – and often outperform – some of the world's most famous wine regions.
While vines have been grown in Britain since Roman times, the modern English wine industry is remarkably young. Over the last two decades, a combination of warmer growing seasons, improved vineyard management and significant investment has transformed the category. Today, more than 1,100 vineyards and almost 240 wineries operate across the UK, with vineyard plantings increasing by over 500% since 2005.
The South East of England remains the heartland of production, particularly Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, where chalk and limestone soils share many similarities with those found in Champagne. These conditions have helped establish England as one of the world's leading regions for premium sparkling wine, while a growing number of producers are also creating exceptional still wines from varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus.
Today, English wine combines world-class quality with a genuine sense of place. Whether it's a traditional method sparkling wine, a crisp Bacchus or a beautifully balanced still Chardonnay, English producers are proving that some of the most exciting wines in Europe can be found much closer to home.
A converted cow shed in rural Hampshire might seem an unlikely place to produce some of England's most exciting sparkling wines. Yet that's exactly what Black Chalk has been doing since 2015, quietly building a reputation among wine lovers, critics and sommeliers alike.
A converted cow shed in rural Hampshire might seem an unlikely place to produce some of England's most exciting sparkling wines. Yet that's exactly what Black Chalk has been doing since 2015, quietly building a reputation among wine lovers, critics and sommeliers alike.
Buyer's Choice - Flint English Wine Gift
English Sparkling Wine Discovery Trio
Black Chalk English Sparkling Wine Trio
For us, English wine offers something genuinely special. These are wines made by passionate growers working at the edge of what's possible, where every vintage reflects the unique conditions of the season. The result is wines with freshness, precision and character that feel unmistakably British.
English wine has also become one of the fastest-growing wine categories in the world. As more producers gain international recognition and consumers discover the quality being produced on our doorstep, there's never been a better time to explore what English vineyards have to offer.
For us, English wine offers something genuinely special. These are wines made by passionate growers working at the edge of what's possible, where every vintage reflects the unique conditions of the season. The result is wines with freshness, precision and character that feel unmistakably British.
English wine has also become one of the fastest-growing wine categories in the world. As more producers gain international recognition and consumers discover the quality being produced on our doorstep, there's never been a better time to explore what English vineyards have to offer.
Best of England, for English Wine Week at Mackie Mayor - 24th June 2026, 7.00-9pm, £35pp
English Wine Week runs 20–28 June - a time when vines are in full growth and vineyards across the country are at their most beautiful. We're in Manchester, so a vineyard visit isn't quite on the cards, but a brilliant tasting absolutely is.
Come and explore the unique character of England's growing wine scene, taste a carefully chosen selection of exceptional bottles, and find your new favourite.
Best of England, for English Wine Week at Mackie Mayor - 24th June 2026, 7.00-9pm, £35pp
English Wine Week runs 20–28 June - a time when vines are in full growth and vineyards across the country are at their most beautiful. We're in Manchester, so a vineyard visit isn't quite on the cards, but a brilliant tasting absolutely is.
Come and explore the unique character of England's growing wine scene, taste a carefully chosen selection of exceptional bottles, and find your new favourite.
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