‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul

England wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country's best region

English 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 medals than ever. In 2025, the country won 10, but this year it was awarded 25.

M&S Champagne Delacourt Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2017, France

M&S Collection Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024, Australia

Exceptional Botrytis Riesling 2017, Aldi, New Zealand

Exceptional Asti NV, Aldi, Italy

Fletcher's LBV Port 2021, Aldi, Portugal

Tesco Finest Picpoul de Pinet 2024 Les Costieres de Pomerols, France

Tesco Finest Barolo 2021 Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi, Italy

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Rioja Gran Reserva 2018, CVNE, Spain