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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Helena Horton

‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul

Nyetimber vineyards with glass
While England came ninth in the country rankings, it won more gold medals as a percentage of its entries than any other country. Photograph: Nyetimber

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.

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