White Castle Vineyard, Monmouthshire
White Castle Vineyard in Monmouthshire in south Wales was first planted in 2009 by owners Robb and Nicola Merchant. Robb is also the chairman of the Welsh Vineyards Association. The Merchants, who are Plumpton College graduates, marked the vineyard’s 10-year anniversary last year by planting an additional 2,000 Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc vines. White Castle also grows Regent, Rondo, Seyval Blanc and Phoenix.
The producer makes still red, white and rosé wines, as well as sparkling, and in 2018 bottled what it claimed was the nation’s first fortified wine. Called 1581, the wine was made from Regent grapes from the 2014 harvest and has an ABV of 19%.
The vineyard offers regular tours and you can also adopt a vine for £46.50.
Contact: 01873 821443, [email protected]
Address: White Castle Vineyard, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8RA
