The recently held competition for English wines saw record number of contestants and better wines than ever, according to the organisers. 142 wines were awarded medals. “Wine of the Year” was awarded to Camel Valley Vineyard for its sparkling Cornwall Pinot Noir Rosé 2004. Camel Valley won three of the eight gold medals, the others going to Chapel Down Wines, Ickworth Vineyard, and Ridgeview Wine Estate. All prize winners: www.englishwineproducers.com