The Wines of Great Britain (English edition) by Stephen Skelton MW

Les vins de Grande-Bretagne (English edition) is the reference book on the British viticulture, written by Stephen Skelton MW, recognized expert in the field of English wines and Welsh. The United Kingdom has become a major player in the wine world, with around 650 vineyards spread over 2,750 hectares in England and to the Wales, producing sparkling wines and internationally renowned quiet places.

Stephen Skelton begins his work with an analysis of the current situation of the British wine and its future prospects. It traces the history of the Viticulture in the United Kingdom, from the time of King Alfred in the 5th century, through the Middle Ages, to the modern developments of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The book offers an immersion into current viticultural practices:

• Evolution of the Plantations and development of plots
• Selection of Grape varieties, rootstocks and clones
• Size of the Vineyards
• Modernization of the cellars and winemaking techniques
• Diversity of wine styles products

The author also highlights the Regional identities and the strategy of British sparkling wine brand, which are now prominent on the international stage.

A central chapter is dedicated to 21 iconic producers, true pillars of the British viticulture. These detailed portraits highlight innovative and award-winning fields such as:

• Breaky Bottom
• Chapel Down
• Nyetimber
• Oxney Organic Estate
• Sixteen Ridges Vineyard
• Yorkshire Heart Vineyard

Other emerging or already influential producers are also mentioned, providing a comprehensive view of the sector's dynamism.

This book is part of the collection La Bibliothèque Classique des Vins, known for her in-depth analyses and references in oenology.

Article features

• Title : Les vins de Grande-Bretagne
• Author : Stephen Skelton MW
• Editor : ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED
• Collection : La Bibliothèque Classique des Vins
• Format : Paperback / softback
• Pages : 310 pages
• Illustrations : 8 in black and white, 16 in color
• Language : English
• ISBN : 9781905940691
• Weight : 496 g
• Dimensions : 234 x 156 mm
• Release date : May 14, 2019