Global red variety shaping vineyards and vintages
Cabernet Sauvignon remains vital even as tastes shift, with critics arguing its best expressions lie beyond the heavy, oaky style of the past. The grape’s enduring appeal is rooted in versatility and a renewed emphasis on balance and terroir.
The English wine sector has benefited from a hot summer, with record early harvests and rising interest from international investors. Essex’s Crouch Valley and other regions are expanding, while producers anticipate higher sugars and potential diversification into red wines. A string of reports across major outlets highlight growing confidence in England as a wine producer.