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English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

The Guardian Business · 10 September 2026 at 15:00

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest English sparkling winemakers expect their earliest grape harvest and a “vintage year” after a scorching summer quickly ripened grapes.

However, beer sellers have warned of a potential shortage after record-breaking temperatures and a drought hitting much of England has caused poor yields of barley.

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English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

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