How is English wine really doing in 2026?

English wine production surged 55% in 2025 to 16.5 million bottles, with white wine output jumping 131%, according to new Food Standards Agency data. The harvest was exceptional, driven by record early summer heat in southern England, producing stronger quality indicators and higher yields across major varieties like Bacchus and Solaris. With 1,158 registered vineyards now in operation, over 10,000 people employed, and the sector valued at £14 billion, the industry has become a serious agricultural and economic force, underlined by The Real Review's latest rankings of Great Britain's top wineries, all of which came from England.