‘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 Baro