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<p>With English Wine Week on the horizon (<strong>20 &#8211; 28 June</strong>), we&#8217;re embracing all things homegrown – one glass at a time. After all, any week dedicated to drinking English wine is a week we can wholeheartedly get behind. Happily, <a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/rEL7g5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Waitros</strong></a><strong><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/WOAjOM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">e</a></strong> has long championed the best of British vineyards, making it easier than ever to discover the brilliant bottles being produced on our doorstep.</p>



<p>And here&#8217;s a delicious little twist: while we may still dream of rolling vineyards in Provence and lazy lunches in Bordeaux, the French are increasingly looking our way. Thanks to warmer temperatures and ideal growing conditions, English wine is having a serious moment, with French producers investing in vineyards on this side of the Channel. After centuries of us gazing wistfully towards Bordeaux and Burgundy, they&#8217;re buying up land in Kent and Sussex. Sacré bleu indeed.</p>



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<p>The secret lies beneath our feet. England&#8217;s chalky soils – remarkably similar to those found in the Champagne region – and a vineyard-friendly climate have created near-perfect conditions for producing exceptional wines, particularly sparkling styles. The result? <a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/WOAjOM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Homegrown bottles</a> that are winning awards, appearing on top wine lists and proving that English wine is far more than a novelty. So whether you&#8217;re planning a garden gathering, a leisurely lunch or simply a well-earned glass on the sofa, we&#8217;ve rounded up some of our favourite&nbsp; <strong><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/rEL7g5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waitrose</a></strong> bottles to help you celebrate at home. </p>



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<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-14.46.25.png" alt="Camel Valley Sparkling Wine"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Brut</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Made by the Lindo family in a little corner of Cornwall, this strawberry-scented sparkling rosé is fresh, elegant and wonderfully balanced. With its pretty blush hue and pure, refreshing palate, it’s basically summer in a glass.</p><p>£29.50 SAVE £9.50 (WAS £39)</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/X4GPYo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-15.51.28.png" alt="Chapel Down Bacchus"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Chapel Down Bacchus</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Named after the Roman god of wine, Bacchus has a lot to live up to – happily, this one delivers. Fresh, crisp and bursting with citrus flavours, it&#8217;s England&#8217;s answer to Sauvignon Blanc and exactly the sort of bottle you&#8217;ll find yourself reaching for all summer long.</p><p>£16</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/0GyrZM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11.05.32.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Waitrose Leckford Estate Brut</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Made in Waitrose&#8217;s own carefully tended Leckford Estate, this is a truly special tipple with aromas of toasted brioche and hazelnuts and peach and citrus flavours. Bright, elegant and wonderfully refreshing, it&#8217;s the kind of Brut that practically begs to be enjoyed in the sunshine – preferably with a plate of something delicious nearby.</p><p>£35</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/QY2bEA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11.11.42.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Camel Valley Brut NV</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Another one from the masters of English sparkling wine, the Lindo family in Cornwall. This is their flagship fizz with English hedgerow scents and a touch of honey. Crisp, celebratory and dangerously moreish, it’s made for long lunches, garden parties and any occasion that calls for bubbles.</p><p>£34</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/yZ4ko2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11.02.19.png" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Denbies Rose Hill Rosé</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Pretty, pale and effortlessly elegant, this rosé made at the Surrey based Denbies Estate is packed with notes of roses and red berries. Lovely as an apéritif, it&#8217;s equally at home alongside grilled fish and long, lazy lunches in the sunshine.</p><p>£9.50 SAVE £2.50 (WAS £12.00)</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/9VyEZ3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-19.37.14.png" alt="Simpsons Estate Pinot Noir Rosé"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Simpsons Estate Pinot Noir Rosé</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Who says you need to head to Provence for a great rosé? Made from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir in the heart of Kent, this elegant pink pours out fresh grapefruit, lime and lychee aromas, with juicy stone-fruit flavours and a crisp, refreshing finish. Pop it in an ice bucket and pretend you&#8217;re somewhere on the Med.</p><p>£15</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/2RyP1z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-16.13.05.png" alt="Bolney Estate Lychgate Red"/></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Bolney Estate Lychgate Red</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Think English reds are still finding their feet? This Sussex bottle might just change your mind. Smooth and beautifully balanced, it combines vibrant hedgerow fruit with ripe cherry flavours and a gentle hint of smoke. Light enough for summer evenings but with enough character to stand up to a Sunday roast.</p><p>£16</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/KBORjn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<p>Fancy saving 15%, 20% or even 25%? Mix &amp; Match from 1,200+ bottles in Waitrose&#8217;s new offer event – the more&nbsp;you buy, the more you save. </p>



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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>The Mix &amp; Match stepped multi-buy offer event applies to wine and Champagne (Save 15% on 6+ bottles, Save 20% on 12+ bottles, and Save 25% on 18+ bottles) and is valid between 24 and 30 June 2026. This offer excludes bottles priced £6 and under or priced £100 and over, and boxed wines. Selected lines only, subject to availability.</em></p>



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Muddy wine picks to celebrate English Wine Week – and up to 25% off

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