The Guardian reports that English red wine, still a tiny slice of production, is starting to look more plausible, and more appealing, as drinkers lean towards lighter, juicier reds and as warmer growing conditions make ripening red grapes less of a long shot. The article says reds are under 5% of English wine output and often sit in the £15 to £25 bracket, but producers are finding a niche with grapes like pinot noir and pinot meunier, plus some hardier hybrid varieties. The overall message is that English reds are moving beyond novelty, helped by changing tastes and slow, cool ripening that can deliver bright fruit and moderate alcohol.