The Titchfield Vineyard is ideally placed in a sheltered location close to the warm waters of The Solent, in the heart of the historic Elizabethan Village of Titchfield. The first vines were planted in 1991 and produced the first vintage in 1996. The vine varieties were chosen for their ability to ripen with good sugar levels in the Southern English climate.

Vine Varieties grown at the Titchfield Vineyard

Pinot Noir

 One of the most difficult grapes to grow and make into fine wine.  It is also one of the very best when it is done properly.  It has very specific requirements for its growing conditions.  It needs warm days and cool nights. The Maritime Climate is perfect for Pinot Noir, producing a smooth, medium bodied, ripe cherry fruit and silky tannins.

dunkelfelder

 A dark-skinned German cross, rich in color. Dunkelfelder wines are deep and dark red in colour.

Regent

A dark-skinned inter-specific hybrid grape variety, used for making wine. It has both European and American vine species in its pedigree. Regent wine is a colour intensive red wine with a moderate acidity. It produces aromas of cherries or blackcurrants.

Faberrebe

A grape variety used for white wine. With sufficient ripeness, the Faberrebe can produce elegant, refreshing wines with a light Muscat tone. 

Bacchus

 A large yielder that, with sufficient ripeness, can produce fruity wines with a distinctive, aromatic bouquet and a light Muscat tone. The Bacchus grape strives under British growing conditions, where the colder climate means that a higher acidity is retained.

Reichensteiner

 This grape is high in sugars, so is suited to cooler climates, and is suitable for making both sparkling and still wines. Reichensteiner is characterised by its light, honeyed flavours with soft notes of warm fruits.

Madeleine Angevine

 An early, reliable cropper. It is useful for blending since it ages well and its relative low acidity will blend well with higher acid varieties. On its own it produces wines that are light and fruity with a pronounced muscatty bouquet.

Auxerrois

 Also known as Malbec or Cot, Auxerrois creates a neutral wine, fruity and soft. This grape is traditionally grown in Luxembourg and Canada. It is often blended with the Pinot Blanc grape.

Pinot Meunier

 One of the three authorised grapes for making Champagne along with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Pinot Meunier makes a light fruity wine that gives a rich body to Champagne and adds softness and fruitiness.

All Titchfield wines are produced from grapes grown, vinefied and bottled on the estate.

Wine Stockists

English Wine Centre:
Alfriston, East Sussex
01323 870164

Fareham Wine Cellar:
High Street, Fareham
01329 822733

The Cork & Cheese Co:
44 Bridge Road, Park Gate
01489 588255

Lauro's Brassiere:
8 High Street, Fareham
01329 235179

Nautical Nellie's:
Universal Ship Yard, Southampton
01489 589768

Breezes Cafe:
Hill Head Road, Fareham
01329 664141