Tiltridge Vineyard lies in the Severn Valley between the Malvern Hills & the attractive riverside town of Upton upon Severn, at an altitude of about 35m above sea level.  Three varieties of vine are currently in production - Schönburger, Huxelrebe & Seyval Blanc - while a fourth variety, Phoenix, will be cropping shortly.  England lies on the northern limits of vine production & the wines we produce here at Tiltridge are clean, crisp & fruity - typical of the English style.  Our two small vineyards of 0.5 acre & 1 acre are grown on the double guyot system where the vines are pruned back to two replacement canes each winter.  On average, we produce about 3,000 bottles each year, but there are large seasonal variations as the harvest is very dependent on the weather conditions each spring & summer brings.

We market our wines under the name of Elgar & his music as we wanted a label which would place us firmly in Worcestershire.  He was born at Lower Broadheath, just outside Worcester & spent much of his life in & around this area.  Many of the images we use on the labels were researched & provided by the  Elgar Birthplace Museum to whom we are indebted for their help & co-operation.

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ALL THESE WINES ARE BEST SERVED CHILLED

TASTING NOTES AND PRICE LIST
December 2008

Elgar Dry 2007      £6.50
Highly Commended – UKVA National Wine Competition 2008
Bronze Award – Mercian Vineyards Association Competition 2008
Wine Standards Board – Regional Wine Status
A refreshingly crisp and full-flavoured dry wine with gooseberry tones and an attractive bouquet that will continue to develop with bottle age.                                                                                                    

Cello 2006 (Dry)    £8.50
Bronze Award – UKVA National Wine Competition 2007
Silver Award – Mercian Vineyards Association Competition 2007
Bronze Award – South West Vineyards Association Competition 2007
Trophy Winner “Best Small Scale Dry White” – SWVA Competition 2007
Wine Standards Board –Regional Wine Status
Made from the attractive blush-coloured Schönburger grape, this is a fruity, low acid aromatic wine.

Elgar Medium Dry 2006 £6.50
Highly Commended – UKVA National Wine Competition 2007
Wine Standards Board – Regional Wine Status
A light, fruity wine with a flowery bouquet.

Dorabella 2005 (Medium Dry) £7.95
Highly Commended – UKVA National Wine Competition 2006
‘Wine of Merit’ – Mercian Vineyards Association competition 2005
Wine Standards Board – Regional Wine Status
This wine is named after a friend of Elgar, Dora Penny, for whom he wrote the Dorabella Enigma Variation.  Made from our Huxelrebe grapes, a light, crisp, fruity wine – ideal for those long hot summer days and barbecues! 

Variations 2005 (Oaked Dry) £7.95
Highly Commended – UKVA National Wine Competition 2007
Commended – Mercian Vineyards Association Competition 2007
Wine Standards Board – Regional Wine Status
Made from the only French grape we grow, Seyval Blanc, this dry wine has been matured for some weeks in an oak barrel.  The process of oaking helps round off the wine, giving it plenty of body and a hint of butteriness, without dominating the flavour.

Sonata 2006 (Medium Dry Rosé) £6.50
Wine Standards Board – Regional Wine Status
Elegant, light and refreshing, it’s full of flavour and just the drink to share with friends on a lazy sunny afternoon.

Enigma 2005 (Medium Sweet) [½bottle (37.5cl)] £4.95
English Quality Wine
Highly Commended – Mercian Vineyards Association Competition 2007
Highly Commended – South West Vineyards Association Competition 2007
Made from our Huxelrebe grapes, this wine has good balance between sweetness and acidity.  Best served really cold in small glasses.

Elgar Sparkling 2005 (Brut) £13.95
English Quality Sparkling Wine
Made from our Seyval Blanc grapes, it’s the perfect way to celebrate that special occasion!  Bottle fermented by the traditional method, this distinctive wine is classically clean and dry with a hint of honey. It continues to improve with bottle age.  The picture is of Elgar asleep by the River Severn at Upton.
(Bottle with wooden presentation box £18.95)

Where to buy

Wine can be purchased from our shop. We also have a number of stockists:

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