England

England has recently established itself as one of the most exciting frontiers of European viticulture, especially in the production of luxury sparkling wines. Benefiting from chalky soils similar to those in Champagne, Southern England produces wines of sharp freshness and unusual elegance. Beyond the bubbles, the country holds a historic heritage in distillation, being the birthplace of some of the world’s most iconic gins. Exploring English production is to discover British sophistication translated into bottles full of liveliness, precision, and an unmistakable contemporary character.