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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:37 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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