[Michael.SF.]

Actually, in the 13th century the evidence is to the contrary -

I was thinking of later years, 17th and 18th century's when the wines of France were dominant in England, along with the Ports.

England did have a moderately strong wine economy, as you state, but it died out for many reasons. My point was contrary to this article, weather was not a primary factor.

[colorado tanker]

It is generally true that the regions of Europe too cold to grow good wine grapes became beer and spirits drinkers and the regions capable of producing good wine became wine drinkers. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, such as Germany's excellent wine region.

England seems to go back and forth, although pubs are still dominant over wine bars. I'm not surprised wine-making prospered in this relative warm cycle.