English and Welsh winemakers report sharp rise in production in 2025

The hot, dry summer and an increase in vineyard planting resulted in the third-largest UK grape harvest English and Welsh winemakers have reported a sharp rise in production, after the hot, dry summer in 2025 and an increase in vineyard planting resulted in the third-largest UK harvest. The equivalent of 16.5m bottles were produced across the UK last year – or 124,377 hectolitres – according to figures from the wine regulator, the Food Standards Agency (FSA).