English winemakers raise a glass to bumper grape harvest

Chancellor may cut short celebrations though by raising duty in budget, trade body saysEnglish winemakers are raising a glass to a bumper harvest on course to be the best in history in terms of both quality and quantity, after a long, hot summer provided unparalleled conditions for viticulture.The wine and spirits trade body said, however, that any celebrations could be short-lived, cut short by rises in duty expected in next week’s budget. Continue reading...