Leading the charge is Cloudy Bay which, for the second year in a row, is the most listed table wine brand in the UK.
Marlborough is the most listed region for Sauvignon Blanc nudging out the Loire, second for Pinot Noir after Burgundy, second for Pinot Gris after the Veneto and surprisingly, perhaps, is now the number one most listed region for Riesling toppling Australia’s Clare Valley.
Prices have improved by 12% in a year that saw the return of Champagne and fine dining. The average listed price of a bottle of wine on a UK wine list is now £44.47.
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