Over 40 events have taken place across Wales as vineyards, wine lovers and industry leaders celebrated the growing success of the Welsh wine industry.
From vineyard tours to tastings and trade events, Welsh Wine Week 2025 showcased the diversity, quality, and passion behind Welsh wine. Recent years have seen notable increases in the volume of wine being produced in Wales, along with a number of vineyards picking up international awards, as the industry targets significant expansion in the years ahead.
A key highlight of the week was a tasting event held in Cardiff, where seven vineyards – Ancre Hill Estates, The Dell Vineyard, Hebron Vineyard, St Hilary Vineyard, Tair Gafr Wines, Velfrey Vineyard, and White Castle Vineyard – presented their wines to an audience of industry professionals, media and buyers. The event also featured a curated selection of Welsh artisan foods, reinforcing the strong connection between Welsh wine and local gastronomy.
With the summer season fast approaching, Welsh vineyards are now welcoming tourists eager to experience their unique products, scenic landscapes and award-winning wines in person.
The week marked a significant milestone for White Castle Vineyard, as it proudly unveiled its new on-site winery, an exciting development for the Monmouthshire-based producer. Robb Merchant, owner of White Castle Vineyard, said:
“The official opening of our new winery during Welsh Wine Week represents a significant chapter in the evolution of White Castle Vineyard. It is the result of years of strategic investment, commitment to quality and a deep-rooted belief in the potential of Welsh viticulture.
“This development not only enhances our production capabilities, but also strengthens our ability to offer a fully immersive visitor experience. We are proud to contribute to the growing reputation of Welsh wine and look forward to welcoming trade partners, tourists and wine enthusiasts to see first-hand what makes our region so special.”
There are now over 50 vineyards operating across Wales, and this year’s Welsh Wine Week saw south Wales vineyards St Hilary Vineyard and Tair Gafr Wines showcase their debut vintages.
With a growing number of vineyards, the Welsh wine industry is emerging as a dynamic and fast-developing sector within the UK’s food and drink landscape. From innovation in the vineyard to its contribution to rural economies and tourism, the industry is playing an increasingly important role in shaping Wales’ identity as a producer of high-quality, distinctive wines.
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS praised the industry’s recent progress, saying,
“Welsh vineyards are not only producing award-winning wines, but are also playing a vital role in our rural economy and tourism sector. The Welsh Government is proud to support this dynamic industry through initiatives like the Food & Drink Wales Drinks Cluster, and other programmes that are in place to help the industry continue to make an important contribution to the rural economy and its communities.
“We can see how places like New Zealand, which has a similar climate and landscape to us, has gone from small scale to internationally renowned in the last 30 years, and we look forward to working closely with the industry over the coming years to continue developing a sustainable industry known for quality and innovation.”
