Drink
Food and drink manufacturers and processing businesses in Wales can gain skills and knowledge on how to build practical plans in response to climate change and challenging Net Zero targets through a series of workshops held in January 2024. Managed by Food & Drink Skills Wales, a programme funded by Welsh Government and committed to […]
For many people, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Llanelwedd marks the start of Christmas festivities, none more so than the Food Hall, which will once again feature some of Wales’ most exciting new food and drink producers. Eight fledgling companies will take to the Cywain stand, where, over the two days of the Winter […]
The 2023 Welsh Wine Awards took place at the iconic Llanerch Vineyard Hotel, Hensol on November 6. The awards were sponsored by Vigo, a part of the Rawlings Group, and organised by the Welsh Vineyards Association (WVA) which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. There were 50 wines from across Wales, from 12 different vineyards, […]
Welsh Vineyards Association sees White Castle Vineyard triumph at the Welsh Wine Awards. It has been a very busy time for Robb & Nicola Merchant at the White Castle Vineyard. Starting in mid October the new vinery started taking shape. A few days later the first of the grape harvests started with the Regent variety. […]
The shifting of the seasons calls for a camera to capture the soon to be tapestry of colour across the vineyard. The early growing season was on target, however autumn has given us a few challenges with rain, rain and more rain. Having made a start on harvest these next few weeks shall be a […]
Aber Falls Distillery in North Wales has joined the list of Welsh producers awarded UK protected status for their Single Malt Welsh Whisky. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths visited the company in Abergwyngregyn on Thursday to congratulate the team on gaining the prestigious status. Single Malt Welsh Whisky is one of Wales’ most popular spirits […]
Bespoke Drinks Vouchers are a new innovation from Celtic Wines who are based in Pembroke Dock. Whether it be a friend, relative or group of staff that you want to give a drink to, especially coming up to Christmas, the Celtic Wine Bespoke Voucher could be your ideal solution. The bespoke vouchers can be personalised […]
Peter Fox MS, Member of the Senedd for Monmouth had the privilege of visiting the coveted Monmouth Gin Company last week to gain insight into the local beverage industry. Founded in 2019, owners Tracey and Graham launched their London Dry Monmouth Gin from their small unit in the Treowen Estate. Just one year later, they […]
Cwm Deri Vineyard goes on the road with its continuance to evolve and expand. In 2022 Cwm Deri moved to Carmarthenshire and now produces their fruit wines & liqueurs at their new home premises. But also with their change in geographical position so did their business model now selling more direct to the public. Cwm […]
Proud Welshman Robb was recognised in the Kings First Birthday Honours with an MBE for his services to viticulture. Excitement, surprise and needing to pinch himself for a moment was how Robb describes his news. Having to keep this news to just himself and wife Nicola until the publications in the London Times on Saturday […]
Monty’s Brewery have launched Navigation Pale Ale to support the ongoing restoration of the Montgomery Canal, which recently celebrated the opening of another restored section to Crickheath Basin while Schoolhouse Bridge, another 300 yds along the course of the canal, is currently being rebuilt – so it’s all go down on the cut. Russ and […]
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, located in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, is excited to announce an upcoming whisky tasting evening. On Friday 14th July, Penderyn Distillery will be hosting an evening delving into the history of Penderyn and samples of several popular spirits. Retail and Events Manager, Matthew Lewis said: “We can’t […]