The English wine scene is expanding at an incredible rate, with ever more interest from across the Channel; Taittinger are partners in a vineyard in Kent and Pommery planted 32 hectares in Hampshire only this year; the involvement of these Grandes Marques shows just how serious the potential is in the UK. Many commentators question whether there is a market for all the wine which is going to be made (there is a minimum lead time of eight years from planting to first release), but as exports are increasing rapidly they look to be set fair. Try some of the award-winning Ambriel from West Sussex if you remain to be convinced.