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Demand soaring for sparkling English wines

Published:  04 November, 2008

The popularity of sparkling English wines is on the up, with demand predicted to outstrip supply six times over in the run-up to Christmas. Text

The popularity of sparkling English wines is on the up, with demand predicted to outstrip supply six times over in the run-up to Christmas.

Marketing association English Wine Producers told the Metro newspaper that the reputation of English wines is soaring both at home and abroad, with China, Japan, Scandinavia and the US showing particular interest.

According to the association, by 2015 3.7million bottles of domestic sparkling wine will be sold, accounting for two-thirds of all English sales; up from less than half now.

Retail analyst Mintel says Britons have bought twice as much sparkling wine as champagne for the past two years.

Is the future bright for English sparkling wines? Have your say in our comments area.

The popularity of sparkling English wines is on the up, with demand predicted to outstrip supply six times over in the run-up to Christmas.

Marketing association English Wine Producers told the Metro newspaper that the reputation of English wines is soaring both at home and abroad, with China, Japan, Scandinavia and the US showing particular interest.

According to the association, by 2015 3.7million bottles of domestic sparkling wine will be sold, accounting for two-thirds of all English sales; up from less than half now.

Retail analyst Mintel says Britons have bought twice as much sparkling wine as champagne for the past two years.

Is the future bright for English sparkling wines? Have your say in our forum area.

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