A dream turned into sparkling reality as Velfrey Vineyard from Lampeter Velfrey, near Narberth in Pembrokeshire, picked up the award for Small Drinks Producer of the year at the Food and Drink Wales Awards 2023.
The award was collected by Ryan Mounsey and Sophie Lockie, the soon to be married couple who are one half of the family team which runs the vineyard. Ryan said: “We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to receive this accolade at such a prestigious event.”
It is recognition of many years of hard work in establishing the vineyard from an overgrown pasture - a journey which has culminated in the production of wines of such quality that Velfrey was one of only two UK vineyards to feature in the 100 Master-Winning Winemakers from the Global Wine Masters. Velfrey was also the winner of the Visit Pembrokeshire Croeso Award for Tourism Innovation at the end of last year.
Sophie commented: “We really want to thank everyone who have helped us along the way with our planning and preparation, the planting, growing and harvesting of our grapes. We really could not have achieved this without the help of so many people.”
The vineyard produces a range of award-winning sparkling and still wines and offers vineyard tours with tasting and Welsh cheese and charcuterie grazing boards.
Pembrokeshire Vineyard Scoops National Award
PWR Events
Tony Christie, Boulevard Theatre
Legendary Singer Tony Christie Announces Pembrokeshire Date as Part of UK Theatre Tour
Tom Ball, Milford Haven
25-YEAR-OLD BGT SINGING SENSATION TOM BALL ANNOUNCES MILFORD HAVEN DATE FOR ‘CURTAIN CALL’ UK TOUR 2024
GARETH GATES TO PERFORM AT THE BOULEVARD THEATRE IN MILFORD HAVEN
2024 is looking to be an exciting year at The Boulevard Theatre as British singer-songwriter Gareth Gates adds his name to the ever-growing list of incredible performers who will be gracing the stage at the Milford Haven venue
Dick Whittington, Boulevard Theatre (16th - 31st December)
Dick Whittington, Boulevard Theatre
Santa Sleigh Run 2023
New Dates added!
Christmas Fair, Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire Showground set to host one of the county’s biggest festive events next month
DPJ Training Dates
DPJ Training Dates
Haverfoodfest, Haverfordwest
Haverfoodfest, Haverfordwest
DPJ Foundation South Wales Winter Ball, Wolfscastle
DPJ Foundation South Wales Winter Ball, Wolfscastle
Christmas Extravaganza
Prizes to be won everyday!
Christmas Fayre, Prendergast
Christmas Fayre, Prendergast
Hangar 5 Disco Nights
Hangar 5 Disco nights are BACK by popular demand!!!