They certainly were more common, although the Midland counties were about as far north as the better wines ever went- the Roman city of Wroxeter in Shopshire had a reputation for its wine and it's being produced locally again today.
The 17th century saw climate change and a mini ice age which saw a lot of English production off until the climate change of our own times- my home county of Kent now produces fizz which takes awards away from the Champagne region much to the chagrin of our French neighbours! :o)
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Date: 2015-07-06 08:15 pm (UTC)The 17th century saw climate change and a mini ice age which saw a lot of English production off until the climate change of our own times- my home county of Kent now produces fizz which takes awards away from the Champagne region much to the chagrin of our French neighbours! :o)