Tiltridge Vineyard sits in a protected position in the Severn Valley between the glorious Malvern Hills and the attractive riverside town of Upton upon Severn.  England lies on the northern limits of vine production and the wines we produce here at Tiltridge are clean, crisp and fruity – typical of the English style.

Four varieties of vine are currently in production - Schönburger, Huxelrebe, Seyval Blanc and Phoenix.  Our two small vineyards of 0.5 acre and 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 annual variations as the harvest is very dependent on the weather conditions which each season brings.

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

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ALL THESE WINES ARE BEST SERVED CHILLED

TASTING NOTES AND PRICE LIST
September 2010

Cello 2009 (Dry) 9.50
Silver Award – UKVA National Wine Competition 2010
Wine Standards Board –Regional Wine Status
Made from the attractive blush-coloured Schönburger grape, this is a fruity, low acid aromatic wine with a lovely nose.
Judges’ comments: “Peaches and cream, soft apricots and orange blossom nose and palate”; “Lovely, rich notes, body and weight . . . Perfumed, citrus, peach and rose, dessert apple, melon.”

Elgar Medium Dry 2009 - 8.95
Bronze Award – UKVA National Wine Competition 2010
Wine Standards Board –Regional Wine Status
A fruity wine with a touch of greenness on the palate.
Judges’ comments: “Alsace style and good balance”; “Attractive palate, rich and open . . . Rounded, well-balanced . . . Clean and fresh on nose”.

Dorabella 2007 (Medium Dry) £8.50
Bronze Award – UKVA National Wine Competition 2008
Bronze Award – Mercian Vineyards Association competition 2008
Bronze Award – South West Vineyards Association Competition 2008
Morville Hall Shield - “Best Small Scale Non-Dry White” – SWVA Competition 2008
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 full-flavoured, crisp, fruity wine – ideal for those long hot summer days and barbecues! 
Judges’ comments: “Appealing nose, good acid/fruit balance in mouth”;
“Clear, pale lemon . . . . peach, good acidity, balanced real length.”

Elgar Sparkling 2006 (Brut) £13.95
English Quality Sparkling Wine
Highly Commended – South West Vineyards Association Competition 2009
Kilcott Valley Shield - “Best Small Scale Sparkling” – SWVA Competition 2009
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.
Judges’ comments: “Pale green hue, fine mousse. Smoky overlay on attractive green apple fruit.”
(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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