Aug 20 2010
Reasons To Choose English Wine
It’s probably fair to say that England isn’t particularly well known for its wine. We’re huge consumers of European and international wines but rarely consider purchasing wine produced in the UK. Despite the English’s lethargic adoption of their own wine, wine produced here has been classed as unique and excellent, overcoming criticisms that the social in the UK is far too acidic.
While England certainly doesn’t have the warm climate that helps produce German, Italian or French wines, the vineyards in places like Sussex are said to see a similar amount of sunlight as somewere in the South of France.
English wine has gradually built a reputation over the last few years as being interesting, unique and exciting; producing flavours distinctly different from the more traditional wine-producing nations. 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 an extremely high standard without having to pay considerable sums for it.
Ideal for the summer, English wine would make the perfect addition to any barbeque, with a myriad of both 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 are finding it hard to locate English wine to purchase, you can always just opt for buying wine online. Purchasing wine online can not only reduce the amount you have to pay, but will also give you a far wider variety to choose from.
So next time you’re buying wine for a party, hosting a barbeque or just grabbing a bottle to enjoy with dinner, why not give English wine a try; you never know, you could end up discovering a new favourite.
