Original article in the North Wales Weekly News 12/10/16, p.12.
A new vineyard in Conwy has won a clutch of awards with its very first vintage.
Gwenllian Conwy, a one-acre vineyard at Llangwstenin, collected three bronze awards at this year's Welsh Vineyards Association's competition.
The awards were for Gwenllian's Rose, Solaris dry white, and Rondo red, planted just four years ago.
A total of 42 wines from 9 vineyards were entered.
WVA Chairman Robb Merchant said: 'The interest in Welsh wines is growing as the quality improves. Presently Welsh vineyards produce around a 100,00 bottles a year and this is set to double by 2020.'
Janet said:
'This is a fantastic achievement, especially for a relatively new business'.
'I really feel that the trend in Welsh wines and food is rising and was surprised to read that Welsh vineyards produce around 100,000 bottles per year! It just goes to show that our Welsh climate needn’t inhibit the success of our vineyards'
'I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to there last year. If you would like to go, information is to be found on their website'.
More information can be found on the vineyard's website: http://www.conwyvineyard.co.uk/