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In the Middle Ages, England was a wine producing nation, but the difficulties of the climate and the ease of obtaining European wines lead to a decline in wine making in the UK.

Today, there are several groups who are working to reverse the trend and are having quite a bit of success. The sparkling whites from England have been scoring well with raters in private tastings, reviews and in award expos...

English Wines - They say, "This website aims to tell you everything you want to know about English wine - its history, which grapes are grown in England and Wales, what English wine is like, where you can buy it, which vineyards you can visit....and more!" That describes it pretty well...

English Vineyards and Winemaking Regions - From The English Countryside site, a very well put together page of information on the wine regions and the wine industry in England and Wales. The listings are offered with a map to provide an idea of where the wine growing areas can be found.

So you want to be a...zymurgist - This archived article from The Guardian manages to be cute without going over the edge. It covers the basics of what you need to know about the wine industry in England and where to study in England for credentials in the field.

The Wine Anorak - If you're looking for a list of the top rated English wines, or a UK wine buyer's guide, this site delivers. Together with international wine reviews and tips for new wine drinkers, the resources here get a top rating.

Viticulture.co.uk - The source for grape growers and wine makers in the UK has tips for beginners, industry news, reports of vineyards that are in existence and discussions of the present state and future prospects of wine production in the UK.

Vineyards in the UK - The title is a bit misleading. What you'll actually find here is a bit of information on the history of wine in England and a lot of information on growing your own grapes for homemade wine. Varieties that do well in the English climate as well as diseases to watch for are covered.

also see related Feature Story -> England's Beer & Historic Pubs

also see -> England & UK Tourist Attractions