The UK now has 500 working vineyards, many offering tours and tastings, as well as restaurants and places to stay. Raise a glass: The Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine (2013) is superb. Raise a glass: Black Chalk Classic sparkling wine is aged in oak barrels and won gold medals at the 2020 WineGB Awards. Raise a glass: Langham beat French champagne houses to win the International Wine & Spirit Competition Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year 2020. It’s now run by Bob’s son, Sam, and its reputation has soared since winning the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.

Source: Daily Mail June 11, 2021 21:00 UTC