Londoners’ thirst for fizz cheers English winemaker Chapel Down

Londoners have developed a taste for English winemaker Chapel Down’s sparkling wine, helping the firm to boost sales by a third.

The Kent-based winemaker, whose produce can be found in some of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants in the capital, said interest in English wines and beers went from “strength to strength” in the six months to June 30.

Drinkers in the capital also flocked to Majestic Wine and Waitrose to stock their wine racks with the goods.

Chief executive Frazer Thompson added: “London is very important to us and is a magnet for sparkling wine.