Fir Chlis Vineyard

About Fir Chlis Vineyard

Nestled in the beautiful Moray region of Mid and North Scotland, Fir Chlis Vineyard represents a bold and promising new chapter in the story of Scottish viticulture. Positioned within the IV30 8XB postcode area, this relatively young vineyard was established in 2024 and is already demonstrating the remarkable potential that Scotland's cooler climate holds for producing high quality English wine and grape varieties suited to challenging latitudes.

Fir Chlis Vineyard currently cultivates approximately 1.39 hectares of vines, a footprint that reflects a focused and considered approach to grape growing in Scotland's demanding conditions. The vineyard has selected a diverse portfolio of grape varieties that reflect both innovation and pragmatism. Solaris takes pride of place as a hardy white variety well known for its ability to ripen reliably in cooler climates, while Seyval Blanc adds further white wine potential with its versatility and consistency. On the red side, Fir Chlis Vineyard grows Pinot Noir Precoce, an early ripening mutation of Pinot Noir that suits Scotland's shorter growing season, alongside Cabaret Noir, a robust variety that brings structure and depth to any emerging red wines the vineyard produces.

The Moray coastline benefits from a maritime climate that can coax remarkable flavour development from carefully chosen varieties, and Fir Chlis Vineyard appears well positioned to take advantage of these conditions. The combination of Solaris with the region's natural assets suggests a focus on producing aromatic white wines that showcase the unique character of Scottish terroir.

At this time, Fir Chlis Vineyard is not open to visitors, so those hoping to explore the vineyard in person should check back for future updates. Nonetheless, Fir Chlis Vineyard stands as a compelling addition to the Moray wine landscape and to the wider network of UK vineyards worth watching as Scottish wine continues to grow in reputation and ambition.