DEFRA Consultation: Wine Regulation Reform

With increasing awareness and knowledge, and a changing climate, winemaking is a growing sector in England and Wales. Land suitable for vines in England is known to command upward of £25,00 per acre.

Following Brexit, DEFRA is to review the regulation of the wine industry, proposing changes to better fit the UK context. A consultation on the new regulations was opened on 24th May, and runs until 21st July.

More detail is available here: Smarter Regulation: Wine Reforms Consultation - Defra - Citizen Space.