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Wine Tasting Interview - National Wine Month Exposes Britain's Wine Knowledge

This National Wine Month has revealed some interesting facts about Britain’s wine knowledge, with the majority of Brits admitting they bluff their way through choosing wine.
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This National Wine Month has revealed some interesting facts about Britain’s wine knowledge, with 3 in 10 people claiming to be wine experts before making an embarrassing error in front of friends, family or colleagues. With so many wines to choose from and the British weather beginning to heat up, picking the perfect bottle can often be a daunting experience.

91% of Brits admit they enjoy eating outside, and with summer fast approaching, picnics are likely to ensue. 38% believe that rosé is an ideal drink to take on a picnic and 26% claim sparkling wine is their favourite wine to take whilst dining alfresco.

With supermarkets increasing their range of lower alcohol wines, in response to growing demand, there’s now a wide range of lighter style wines to choose from. As the evenings get longer, reach for a fruitier wine and enjoy.

. Introduction:

National Wine Month has revealed some interesting facts about Britain’s wine knowledge, with the majority of Brits admitting they bluff their way through choosing wine. With so many different wines on the market – from lower alcohol to sparkling reds – it is no surprise that so many of us get confused. Summer is fast approaching, so picnics are likely to ensue, but are Brits savvy enough to know what bottle to pick for the perfect summer’s day?

Joining us to discuss this further is Ross Brown, a leading wine expert from Brown Brothers.

. Suggested Questions:

What are the attitudes towards wine in our area?

Why do people find it so difficult to choose a bottle of wine?

What wines would you recommend for people trying to find the perfect summer tipple?

So tell us about your new sparkling red wine…

What are low alcohol wines? Do they taste any different? Are there any benefits of drinking them?

Where can our listeners find out more information?