Vineyards of West Wales
BREWGOTTALOVE takes you on a tour of the vineyards of the west Wales region, spotlighting the wines produced and the experiences offered, including vineyard tours, wine tasting and accommodation.
Gwinllan Hebron Vineyard
Gwinllan Hebron Vineyard was planted in 2010 by Jemma Vickers and Paul Rolt on South facing slopes in the Preseli foothills.
The vineyards are a unique Welsh example of regenerative, non intervention organic viticulture. The vineyards are maintained in harmony with the surrounding natural ecosystem and they respect fully the important relationships of the vines with the flora, fauna and fungi in the soils which are also left undisturbed rather than any attempt to unnaturally radically alter or control them.
They do not believe that the use of any form of pesticide, herbicide, fungicide or indeed fertilizer is necessary to produce high quality grapes. This non-intervention ethos is carried on into the winery. The grapes are allowed to ferment with natural spontaneous fermentation from the vineyard’s wild yeasts, this is followed by unblocked malolactic fermentation and gravity led clarification without filtration. The wines are produced in Wales and are worked in amphora using only grapes from Hebron vineyard.
The aim of the vineyard is to present wines to the consumer which allows a genuine and true expression of the terroir which the vines enjoy in this beautiful part of West Wales. This ethos has had excellent results which is reflected in the superb unadulterated taste of the wines.
Experiences available:
Accommodation. Wine tours and tastings by appointment.
Jabajak Vineyard
Jabajak is a family run award winning Welsh vineyard with restaurant and rooms. Set in 7 acres of grounds in a tranquil, peaceful spot within easy access to all Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion have to offer.
Llaethliw Vineyard
Llaethliw Welsh Vineyard is situated on the coastal plain at the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains in Neuaddlwyd, Aberaeron, on the West Coast of Wales.
Experiences Available
Guided Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting available on request
Llwyn Pur
Llwyn Pur is a newly established Welsh vineyard, orchard and smallholding set on a hill in the Tywi Valley facing the Black Mountain. The vineyard was planted in 2020 on an acre of land. Varieties include, chardonnay, pinot noir, seyval blanc and chenin blanc. Llwyn Pur wines will be available for sale in the next few years but other wines made by their winemaker are currently available through the Llwyn Pur website.
Oaklea Vineyard
A beautiful Welsh vineyard in Pembrokeshire. Oaklea is a magical place. Situated in the heart of Pembrokeshire and central enough to be able to visit most of what is on offer.
Spring Hollow Vineyard
A small family run Welsh vineyard and winery situated in Carmarthenshire. Planted in 2015 on the South facing slopes of the Teifi Valley, the vineyard is managed using biodynamic and organic principles.
Experiences Available
Guided Vineyard Tour available by appointment
Sticle Vineyard
A recently planted Welsh vineyard which nestles 800 ft above sea level in the undulating landscape, Sticle enjoys spectacular views, blending Heaven and Earth. For generations, its undisturbed lands have benefited from a rich Celtic history.
Velfrey Vineyard
This Welsh vineyard occupies a gentle south-facing slope of the Lampeter Vale in the south Pembrokeshire countryside.
They have 4,250 vines planted across 3 acres.