15 INEXPENSIVE ENGLISH WINES TO TRY IN 2024. MORE FIZZ FOR YOUR MONEY.
English wine is notoriously expensive. But, I’ve scoured the market to find 15 of the least expensive English wines available this year. I would hesitate to call these “cheap”, not least because I would associate cheap with “plonk” rather than good quality English wine. But, also because the majority of the bottles of wine on this list retail at more than the average bottle in a supermarket.
That said, I believe that all the bottles featured on my list of 15 inexpensive English Wines to try – are good quality, highly drinkable and worth the money.
Without further ado, you can find the list of affordable English wine below.
English wine for under £10 in 2024 (still wine)
Think you can’t get a bottle of English wine for under £10? Think again. Here are four bottles that you can buy with a £10 note in 2024.
English Dry White Wine, Waitrose £9.99
Working alongside Surrey based vineyard Denbies, Waitrose have created a dry white wine. Each year Waitrose offers a slightly different vintage, making the most of grapes grown in Surrey.
I sampled the latest vintage, the 2023, and found a complex and delightful dry white wine. Notes of elderflower and ripe fruit, make this a fantastic bottle of English wine for under £10.
You can find my full review of the Waitrose Dry White wine here. Buy this wine in your local Waitrose store.
White Cuvee by Bowler & Brolly, Aldi £9.99
Unsurprisingly, another bottle of English wine available for under £10 is made by Aldi! This time, the supermarket chain have worked with Lyme Bay – a vineyard based in Devon – to create this white wine. Called a “cuvee”, which is a posh way of saying blend, this is a refreshing white wine at a decent price.
You can find my full review of Bowler & Brolly White Cuvee here. Buy this wine in your local Aldi store.
Triplet, Hazel End Vineyard £9.99
A soft white wine with floral and citrus notes, made with three grapes – Reichensteiner, Huxelrebe and Muller-Thurgau. This wine is produced at Hazel End Vineyard in Hertfordshire.
Buy from online retailer Grape Britannia for £9.99.
Surrey Gold, Denbies £7.46
Surrey Gold made in Denbies, is a white wine with a very reasonable price point. Made with Müller-Thurgau, Ortega and Bacchus grapes, you can expect notes of elderflower and fruit with well balanced acidity.
The wine is normally priced at £9.99, but is currently on offer for £7.46 when you buy direct from Denbies.
English wine for under £15 in 2024 (still wine)
If you spend a little more, you can find a great selection of English wines under £15. Below are seven very interesting bottles of English wine to try in 2024.
Ortega, Laurel Vinyeard £11.40
Ortega is my personal favourite English grape. This wine, made by Laurel Vineyard in Yorkshire, has a richly textured profile, featuring tropical fruit flavors and a hint of spice, perfect for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine.
Definition Bacchus, Majestic Wine £11.99
Majestic Wine’s Definition range, is their “own brand,” which offers wine for a reasonable price point. I’ve tried a number of their wines and have always been happy with my purchases. They have created a Bacchus, an English wine.
Expect an aromatic and floral wine, with notes of Apricot, Elderflower & Peach. Buy from Majestic Wine Warehouse.
Lark Song Rose, M&S with Balfour £14
Working with Kent based vineyard, Balfour, M&S have produced a delight of an English Rose wine. This is a soft and subtle wine, which looks similar to the Provence style. A summer drinking wine, with apple, citrus and juicy strawberry.
You can find my full review of the Lark Song Rose wine here, or buy this wine direct from your local M&S.
Rose, Chapel Down £14.99
A classic English rosé with a beautiful salmon pink hue, offering aromas of strawberries and cream and a palate that’s both refreshing and refined, ideal for summer picnics or light pasta dishes. This wine is made by Kent Vineyard, Chapel Down.
Buy direct from Chapel Down vineyard, via Amazon, or from Majestic Wine Warehouse.
Flint Dry, Chapel Down £14.99
Named for the flinty soil in which its grapes grow, this wine offers a sharp, mineral quality that complements its lively citrus and green apple notes, making it a standout choice for pairing with fresh oysters.
Buy direct from Chapel Down vineyard, via Amazon, or from Majestic Wine Warehouse.
Rondo, Radlow Hundred £11.99
A medium bodied fruity red wine, made by Radlow Hundred Vineyard in Herefordshire. This is the only bottle of red wine on the list of inexpensive English wines. It is made with Rondo grape, a uniquely British grape laced with juicy fruit flavours.
Buy from online retailer Grape Britannia for £11.99.
Coledrige Hill, Three Choirs Vineyard £11.50
Made by a fantastic vineyard in Gloucestershire. Light and easy-drinking, this wine blends floral aromatics with soft fruit flavors, making it a pleasant wine for casual drinking or alongside light appetizers. Made with a blend of English wine grapes, including Reichensteiner, Madeleine Angevine, Phoenix & Seyval Blanc.
Buy direct from Three Choirs Vineyard.
English sparkling wine for under £15 in 2024
English sparkling wine is famously expensive. Below you can find four bottles of English Sparkling Wine that buck this trend. All are offered at £15 or under.
A touch of sparkle, Chapel Down £14.99
Chapel Down is synonymous with English Sparkling Wine. It is so nice to see that they are offering a bottle of English Sparkling Wine for a very reasonable price point. Just under £15.
This approachable sparkling wine is perfect for any celebration, offering vibrant acidity and a refreshing burst of fruit flavors, underscored by a delicate effervescence.
Buy from Majestic Wine (£14.99 on the Mix 6 offer), from Amazon for £15, or from Chapel Down for the same price.
English Pet Nat, M&S £15
This is the first supermarket brand Pet Nat in the UK. A natural wine, which has continued to ferment in the bottle. Expect a cloudy pink wine with a rustic edge.
You can read my full review of this wine here. Or buy direct from M&S here.
Bramble Hill Sparkling, M&S £15
Vibrant and youthful, this sparkling wine features red fruit flavors and a crisp finish, making it an excellent companion to fruit-based desserts or as a cheerful aperitif.
You can read my full review of this wine here. Or, buy direct from M&S here.
Bacchus Fizz, Denbies £14.95
Made with a modern method, similar to how Proescco is made, this is a lively bottle of Fizz. A bacchus grape, it has notes of elderflower and citrus fruit. Denbies is the largest vineyard in the UK, based in Surrey. A very decent bottle of English Sparkling Wine for under £15.
Find my review of this wine here.
Buy direct from Denbies for £14.95.
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