"UK vineyards are getting ready for a vintage year and a very early harvest with the warm, sunny weather caused by the heating climate delivering strong flavours in their grapes. Across the UK the total amount of wine produced is likely to be up on last year. English growers alone added more than 1,000 hectares of vines in 2024, taking the total to 4,841, of which 3,763 was in active production in 2024, according to the industry body Wine GB."
"Harvest yields are expected to vary depending on the region: growers in the south-west of England, for example, expect an average yield but exceptional flavours; producers in the north-west and Wales are predicting strong yields. The UK's biggest wine region, in the south-east of England, is expected to be up on last year but lower than average. Nyetimber, one of the UK's biggest producers, which is based in West Sussex, Hampshire and Kent, said production was likely to be down"
Warm, sunny weather linked to climate heating has produced strong flavours and prompted a very early harvest across UK vineyards. Total UK wine production is likely to increase compared with last year. English plantings rose by more than 1,000 hectares in 2024, bringing the national total to 4,841 hectares, with 3,763 hectares in active production. Rapid industry expansion follows erratic continental weather, including droughts and extreme heat. Production fell to 10.7m bottles in 2024 from 21.6m the year before because of inclement weather and disease such as downy mildew. Regional yields vary, with the south-west expecting exceptional flavours, north-west and Wales predicting strong yields, and the south-east up on last year but below average. Drier conditions increase the potential for riper grapes suited to vintage still wines like chardonnay and pinot blanc.
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