‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul
English wines have achieved a record number of gold medals at the International Wine Challenge, winning the highest percentage of golds per entry. Despite ranking ninth overall, England's success highlights its growing reputation as a world-class wine producer. Experts attribute this improvement to factors such as aging vines, better winemaking techniques, and favorable climate conditions.
- ▪England won 25 gold medals at the International Wine Challenge this year, a significant increase from 10 in 2025.
- ▪16% of English wines entered achieved gold medals, the highest percentage of any country.
- ▪Kent was the best region for wine in England, winning 12 gold medals primarily for sparkling wine and chardonnay.
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While England came ninth in the country rankings, it won more gold medals as a percentage of its entries than any other country. Photograph: NyetimberView image in fullscreenWhile England came ninth in the country rankings, it won more gold medals as a percentage of its entries than any other country. Photograph: NyetimberWine‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haulEngland wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country’s best regionHelena HortonWed 20 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEnglish 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…
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