Instead, he is now growing grapes. “Our subsoil is pure chalk ... a growing number are seeking to cash in on England’s wine boom because the returns can be far higher than for traditional ...

This is the warmest part of England, though still cool for wine production. The climate helps ripen the grapes just enough while preserving the acidity so vital to sparkling wine. The region also ...

New England once held some of Australia’s early viticulture plantings from the penal colony era of the early 19th century. Although the grapes produced in this area have long been regarded for their ...