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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  <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</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-15.46.14.png" alt="Winbirri Vineyards Vintage Reserve" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Winbirri Vineyards Vintage Reserve</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>From a world-renowned Norfolk vineyard, this lovely fizz is packed with wild strawberry, citrus and white peach flavours, balanced by subtle brioche notes. Crisp, celebratory and dangerously moreish, it’s made for long lunches, garden parties and any occasion that calls for bubbles.</p><p>£32</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/zzPQNO" 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-2026-06-12-at-15.58.02.png" alt="Lyme Bay Shoreline" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Lyme Bay Shoreline</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Made in Devon&#8217;s beautiful Axe Valley, this aromatic white is all freshly picked lemon, green melon and zippy grapefruit. Bright, elegant and wonderfully refreshing, it&#8217;s the kind of wine that practically begs to be enjoyed in the sunshine – preferably with a plate of something delicious nearby.</p><p>£16.50</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/bkPZa9" 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-16.09.55.png" alt="Giffords Hall Rosé" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Giffords Hall Rosé</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Pretty, pale and effortlessly elegant, this Suffolk rosé is packed with notes of roses, white peach and wild strawberry, with a hint of pink grapefruit adding freshness. Lovely as an apéritif, it&#8217;s equally at home alongside grilled fish and long, lazy lunches in the sunshine.</p><p>£14.50</p><p><a href="https://waitrose-cellar.sjv.io/yZjD2V" 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>



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