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By Tanya Jackson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 27 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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You\u2019ve heard of sparkling, and you\u2019ve probably tasted a few English whites, but did you know there\u2019s an English red wine movement quietly happening?<\/p>\n

Still in its infancy, the English red scene is showing plenty of early promise. Riding on the success of sparkling \u2013 and keen to make the most of the black grapes used to make English fizz \u2013 producers have begun to create standout red wines from grapes that mature in cooler temperatures. With vines now well established across the chalky slopes across the country \u2013 as far north as Yorkshire \u2013 winemakers are enthusiastically experimenting with techniques and blends to find the next magic potion.<\/p>\n

What does English red wine taste like?<\/h2>\n

Because of the nature of our climate, English red wine is typically light-bodied and fruity, so if you love the warming qualities of a hearty Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon, it may not be for you. Some vineyards have had good results through oaking \u2013 one Cornish producer is even working on a port wine at the moment \u2013 however, it\u2019s easy for winemakers to overdo the ageing process at the expense of the delicacy of the grapes. It\u2019s a continually developing field, and each year (and weather) brings different challenges. Given this, we have found that English red wines are best suited to those who enjoy a lightly chilled summer red.<\/p>\n

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