And with news that the vineyards will have moved north in Europe by the end of the century a look today at Vintage England.
And because we know while some of us drink alone that’s it’s better with a group then Solos Holidays cover your bases.
Solos have a new two-night escorted break to discover the vineyards of the Surrey Hills, an hour from London.
The wine-lovers’ trip begins with a dinner at the four-star Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, nestled in the North Downs.
Sommelier time is here
You will be joined by an award-winning wine tutor and sommelier.
To guide you through immersive visits to Albury Vineyard.
Albury has made a name for itself for its still rosé and sparkling wines.
And Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest single-estate vineyard.
You’ll sample exclusive tastings, the chance to meet the growers and expert insights into English winemaking.
Hurray to Surrey
A two-night Taste of Surrey Hills Vineyard tour departing on 24 September, costs £645pp.
It includes a double room for sole use with private facilities.
A charcuterie lunch on day two, breakfast & dinner with wine and beer daily.
And a welcome drink and information evening.
Denbies Sparkling Vineyard Train Tour and exclusive wine tasting tour, Albury Vineyard tour and exclusive tasting.
The 50-minute Denbies will takes you at a leisurely pace to some of the most beautiful viewing points in the vineyard.
While the Albury version is a 1 and a half to two hours tour with a guided walk and a gazebo tasting session as your final reward.
Support your local grape
For those British patriots out there it’s a chance to support Vintage England and its wine market.
It is only growing in popularity and quality with the beautiful Surrey landscape an added allure.
And even more so in the heart of England by the turn of the century.
When it could well be the centre of the wine industry as France fries under the warming Earth.