The English wine industry is experiencing significant growth as rising temperatures and growing concerns about carbon emissions drive consumer preferences towards local produce. With better growing conditions for grapes in England and increasing momentum for English wine, consumers are opting for local fizz over imports. This trend is leading to a shift in the drink of choice for Britons, who have traditionally celebrated with French Champagne. Vineyards now dot the hills in southern England, and sustainability concerns are further fueling the emergence of local fizz as the preferred option. The rise of English viticulture is also being observed in parts of England and Wales, where temperatures are as hot as the Champagne region of France was in the 1980s. The sparkling-wine industry in England and Wales is now bubbling with activity. These developments in the English wine industry are in stark contrast to the wine harvest in Italy, where hail, heat, and rot have pushed France to the top spot in global winemaking volume. The rise of English viticulture has caught the attention of media outlets such as Reuters, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal, who have reported on the growing momentum and consumer preferences for English wine.
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