‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul
England wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country’s best region
English wines won the highest percentage of gold medals per entry in a global competition, with experts describing the improvement as remarkable.
At the International Wine Challenge, English wines are winning more gold medals than ever. In 2025, the country won 10, but this year it was awarded 25.
M&S Champagne Delacourt Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2017, France
M&S Collection Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024, Australia
Exceptional Botrytis Riesling 2017, Aldi, New Zealand
Exceptional Asti NV, Aldi, Italy
Fletcher’s LBV Port 2021, Aldi, Portugal
Tesco Finest Picpoul de Pinet 2024 Les Costières de Pomerols, France
Tesco Finest Barolo 2021 Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi, Italy
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Rioja Gran Reserva 2018, CVNE, Spain
المصدر: The Guardian — Lifeandstyle