English and Welsh winemakers report sharp rise in production in 2025
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English and Welsh winemakers saw a significant 55% increase in wine production in 2025, resulting in the third-largest UK harvest on record. The increase, totaling 16.5 million bottles, follows a sharp decline in 2024 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The rise is attributed to a hot, dry summer and increased vineyard plantings, with white wine production seeing a particularly large surge. While some regions and producers experienced lower-than-average harvests, the overall industry benefited from favorable growing conditions. The growth in the UK wine industry has led to over 10,000 jobs and a value of £14 billion, with a 4% increase in registered vineyards and a 3% rise in vine plantings.
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AI-ExtractedThere was a 4% increase in vineyards registered with the FSA to 1,158.
Last year’s harvest saw a particularly large increase in white wine production, which was up by more than 131% compared with 2024.
This represents a 55% increase on the volumes produced a year earlier.
The equivalent of 16.5m bottles were produced across the UK last year.
English and Welsh winemakers reported a sharp rise in production in 2025.
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