Sour Grapes Vineyard

About Sour Grapes Vineyard

Sour Grapes Vineyard is a small but characterful Hampshire vineyard set within the picturesque Wessex wine region of southern England. Founded in 2002, this boutique vineyard has been cultivating vines on the chalk and clay soils of the Hampshire countryside for over two decades, producing distinctive English wines that reflect the unique terroir of the area. With 0.41 hectares of planted vines, Sour Grapes Vineyard is a true artisan producer, where every vine receives attentive hands on care throughout the growing season.

The vineyard focuses on two classic English white wine grape varieties. Seyval Blanc, a hybrid grape remarkably well suited to the cool maritime climate of southern England, forms the backbone of the vineyard plantings. Seyval Blanc thrives in Hampshire, producing wines of bright acidity, delicate citrus notes and crisp green apple flavours that define the modern English white wine style. Triomphe, another French American hybrid, adds complexity and fruit forward character to the vineyard portfolio, bringing body and aromatic depth to the blends produced at Sour Grapes.

As a small Hampshire winery, Sour Grapes Vineyard offers a personal and intimate experience for those interested in English wine production. The vineyard is open by appointment, inviting visitors to explore the vine rows, meet the winemaker and learn about the craft of producing wine in the British climate. Tastings provide an opportunity to sample the estate wines and appreciate the care invested in every bottle. For wine lovers seeking an authentic UK vineyard experience off the beaten path, Sour Grapes Vineyard in Hampshire delivers a genuine connection to the land and the people behind English wine.