Tim writes English (and Welsh) wine is experiencing something of a boom. Wine GB data show 3,578 ha (8,838 acres) now planted, up 83% in just three years. This is primarily due to the success of English sparkling wine, with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier representing just under 70% of all vines, and sparkling wine accounting for 69% of 2018’s record 15.6 million-bottle vintage.
But the fourth most planted variety...
