Velfrey Vineyard – Rhosyn

By Oliver Walkey | 21st March 2025

Velfrey started back in 2016, fairly new to the world of wine, especially in Wales, as the first Welsh Vineyards started popping back up around the 1960s, I say ‘back up’ because it’s believed that the first vines ever planted in Wales were by Suetonius Paulinus, a Roman governor at the time, in AD 75…

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The Future of Welsh Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey | 16th November 2022

With a history in the vines dating back to the Romans, the few Wineries that operate out of Wales are making strides and are pushing to introduce their creations as a serious contender to the likes of English Sparkling Wine and Champagne. Around 30 vineyards are operational in Wales, each with a different variation of…

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White Castle Vineyard

By Glass of Bubbly | 14th February 2015

White Castle Vineyard is owned by Robb & Nicola Merchant, situated in the beautiful rolling countryside of Monmouthshire in the village of Llanvetherine close to the town of Abergavenny. The family run 5 acre vineyard is planted on a gentle south facing slope that is ideal for growing vines and ripening grapes for Welsh wine.…

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