White Castle Vineyard Gwin gwyn 2023, Llanvetherine Wales

White Castle Vineyard

White Castle Vineyard is a Welsh vineyard situated near the market towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth it is owned and run by Robb and Nicola Merchant.

Having purchased the 12 acre small holding in 1995 they converted the milking parlour into their home a year later, however it was 2008 before the dream of owning a vineyard become a reality, the 5 acre gently sloping, south facing field was purchased, soil tests were performed and vines ordered.

May 2009 saw the planting of 4000 vines, the varieties of vines planted were Pinot Noir, Regent, Rondo, Seyval Blanc & Phoenix, now there was no turning back, May 2010 saw a further planting of 800 vines this variety being Siegerrebe.
May 2019 marked their 10 year Anniversary since first planting and to mark this milestone they have planted a further 2000 vines these varieties are Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.

Robb & Nicola have attended Plumpton College East Sussex to study viticulture, this training giving them the skills needed to produce quality Welsh Wines.

Tasting notes

A dry, delicate white wine made from a selected blend of Phoenix and Seyval Blanc grape varieties. Floral aromas of elderflower and ripe cirtus fruits on the palate.

Wine making

The grapes were hand harvested in October 2018 each variety fermented separately in stainless Steel vats, Prior to blending on tasting

Food notes

A perfect accompaniment with shellfish, Oysters, Prawns, Chicken, Pasta, Alfresco Dining.

Released Welsh Wine Week 25th May 2019.