Gwinllan Conwy owners Colin and Charlotte Bennett are celebrating a prestigious bronze medal from the Decanter World Wine Awards, having achieved two bronze medals at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) earlier this year.
That takes their haul to 17 medals in national and international competitions since launching the company.
Add to that a place in the UK Grand Final of the Countryside Alliance Awards – they won the Local Food and Drink Class for Wales – and the future looks bright for the vineyard, based in Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction.
Colin and Charlotte first planted a quarter of an acre in 2012 and by 2016 were ready to release their first wine.
The Pefriog and Solaris varieties have been lauded by critics and customers, as have their tours and support of independent North Wales producers, but the couple insist the best is yet to come.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have won these awards and to receive so much positive feedback and goodwill,” said Colin.
“But for us the most important thing is always the customers, and the quality of the wine we produce here in Conwy.
“Year on year we double in size and that looks set to continue as we prepare to launch a limited-edition range of classic wines following experimentation with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay flavours, so watch this space.”
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