Velfrey Vineyard – Rhosyn

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 during the Roman occupation of Wales in the small town of Caerleon.

Velfrey Vineyard is planted on a south-facing slope of the Lampeter Vale in the south Pembrokeshire countryside, occupying 3 acres, and containing over 4,000 vines. They plant the following Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc & Solaris.

“Imagine being in the clouds, bouncing softly on strawberries, pink floral, blossom, red apples, and a touch of cured meats. The palate delights the taste buds with a warming cured meats and hams, notes of redcurrants, cherries, cranberries and red berries, along with red rose petals in the background.” – Glass of Bubbly

• Sparkling Wine of Wales
• Rosé
• Vintage: 2021
• Ageing: 22 months on lees
• Blend: Seyval Blanc and Pinot Noir
• 11% ABV
• £42 per bottle
• Delivery: £9.95 / Free pick up from the vineyard
• Silver Medal – Summer Days

Where’s The Most Memorable Place You’ve Enjoyed A Glass of Bubbly? “I could say Velfrey Vineyard, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Overlooking our vines and tasting the first ever bottle of Velfrey. But maybe that’s too unique to us. So, how about on the top of the Empire State Building, New York City, on the occasion of our Silver Wedding Anniversary, in 2012. If you’d told me then I’d be drinking my own Welsh sparkling wines less than 10 years later, I certainly would not have believed you!” – Andy Mounsey – Velfrey Vineyard

Meet the founder of Velfrey in an exclusive Glass of Bubbly interview: Interview With Andy Mounsey – Velfrey Vineyard

If you’re also interested in Sparkling Wine Cocktails, check out a couple of recipes including a sparkling wine from Velfrey: Dragon’s Breath Cocktail / Steeltown – A Welsh Cocktail

Welsh Sparkling Wines are worth keeping an eye on: The Future of Welsh Sparkling Wine

Summer Days
A refreshing and crisp tasting experience likely to be red berry driven. Ideal for those moments spent enjoying the sun.