The Uncommon introduces lightweight bottle range

The Uncommon, the B Corp winemaker recognised for pioneering English wine in cans, has announced its first move into bottle format with the launch of two new still wines.

Developed with bars and restaurants in mind, the move allows the brand to enter venues where bottle serve remains the preferred format for sharing and table service.

The new range is launching this month through premium distributor Enotria and features two distinct 2025 vintage wines grown on the North Kent Downs. The move reflects the winemaker’s ambition to make local wine an easier choice across more occasions while maintaining its commitment to a “lighter-footprint” approach.

Expanding the mission

Since its inception, The Uncommon has built a reputation for bringing English wine to new occasions via the can. This latest launch extends that mission into traditional hospitality settings where wine is expected to be poured and shared.

“Our ambition has always been bigger than format,” said Henry Connell, founder at The Uncommon. “We built The Uncommon around premium English wine in cans because they fit modern life… Our bottles allow us to bring more people to English wine by making it easier to choose local, whatever the occasion.”

The 2025 vintage portfolio

The new wines are distinct from the brand’s existing canned range and are described as coming from an “outstanding” 2025 season characterised by clean fruit and excellent ripeness.

Both wines are 11% ABV, dry, unoaked, and vegan. The names — High Tease and Tempting Fete — are intended to nod to “British moments worth stretching out,” such as long lunches and unhurried afternoons.

Sustainable design and market demand

In line with the company’s core principles of regenerative viticulture and local production, the wines are presented in 750ml lightweight glass bottles. At 395g, these bottles are 28% lighter than standard wine bottles, supporting a lower environmental impact.

The launch arrives at a time of significant momentum for the sector, with WineGB reporting that English still wine sales grew by 10% in 2024.

Phillip White, CEO of Enotria, noted that the addition meets a growing demand in the UK on-trade: “Our customers are increasingly looking for new and exciting English still wines to add a sense of provenance and home-grown quality to their lists.”