BRITAIN's biggest winemaker Chapel Down has reported record company sales for the year ending 31 December following a strong harvest.

The listed producer of sparking and still wine said revenue rose 15 per cent year-on-year to £17.9m.

Its sparkling wines continued to grow, with revenue increasing 25 per cent to £12m and volumes up 13 per cent to 887k bottles.

Andrew Carter, chief executive officer of Chapel

Down, described 2023 as a "landmark year" for English Wine and the business.

"It is great to see the strategic and operational progress that we have delivered, and the continuing sales momentum that we have," he said.

The business said it was helped by favourable growing conditions, Chapel Down delivered a record 3,811 tonnes of grapes, 86 per cent higher than 2022 and 75 per cent higher than its previous 2018 record.

The harvest will create over 3m bottles of wine.

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