Among "luxury" investments, fine wine was the best performer in 2021 with an average return of 16%, according to estate agents Knight Frank. Those with deeper pockets and more entrepreneurial experience to draw from could see even higher returns if they were to buy a vineyard. 

With temperatures on the rise, the emergence of new technology, and a surge of demand for English wines and fertile land suitable for vines, more and more investors are looking to get it while it's hot. According to estate agents Strutt & Parker and Cheffins, the demand for English vineyards is indeed on the rise as English wines are proving more and more popular - even more so if they have a profitable business to go with them. 

Buying an operational and commercially viable business could save you the time and headaches that would come with setting up a vineyard from scratch, and starting with a recognised brand would mean that you could really hit the ground running.

Our recent series "Buying and Running a Wine Estate" delves into each of the areas you should consider when buying, expanding and passing on a successful English vineyard and winery. Check it out!