White Castle Vineyard

When	Days	Hours
Summer Cellar Door	Fri, Sat, Sun	10:00–17:00

Cellar Door is open Friday to Sunday (including Bank Holidays), 10am–5pm, seasonally in summer - wines served by the glass, no booking required. Closed Monday–Thursday. Guided Vineyard Tours can be booked separately in advance.

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

White Castle Vineyard offers a peaceful and welcoming escape in the rolling Monmouthshire countryside. Run by owners Robb and Nicola Merchant, the vineyard has a relaxed, personal feel that visitors often liken to a rustic Italian vineyard. Expect a warm welcome, thoughtful hospitality, and an unhurried setting that encourages you to slow down and enjoy the surroundings.

Visiting White Castle Vineyard We welcome visitors to our vineyard in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Whether you're a keen wine enthusiast or simply curious about how we grow our grapes, there's plenty to explore on a visit to us. Private Hire The Croft Barn is available for hire for your special events and unique gatherings. We've hosted open days, weddings, and educational events including talks and courses about viticulture. If you'd like to discuss hosting an event with us, please get in touch for more information. Gift Shop Browse our gift shop for wines and vineyard-related items to take home with you.

White Castle Vineyard produces a respected range of Welsh wines, working with grape varieties including Pinot Noir Précoce, Regent, Rondo, Seyval Blanc, Phoenix, Siegerrebe and Cabernet Franc. Their portfolio includes still red, white and rosé wines, sparkling wines, and a distinctive fortified wine named “1581”. The vineyard has achieved significant recognition for quality. It became the first Welsh vineyard to win a Gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2021 for its Pinot Noir Précoce Reserve 2018, followed by further medals in subsequent years. White Castle has also received the WineGB Regional Producers Award for Wales for three consecutive years (2021–2023). At the Welsh Wine Awards 2024, their Regent Red 2022 was named Best Welsh Red Wine, Best PDO/PGI Wine, and Overall Best Wine of the Day, with additional wines receiving silver medals. All White Castle wines have been vegan-friendly from the 2018 vintage onwards. For many years, grapes were processed off-site, but from the 2024 vintage, Robb and Nicola have established their own on-site winery, Y Gwindy, marking a significant step in fully estate-based Welsh wine production.

By Car:
White Castle Vineyard is located at Croft Farm, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, NP7 8RA, set in open countryside between Abergavenny and Monmouth. On-site parking is available. By Public Transport:
The nearest train station is Abergavenny. From there, a taxi journey to the vineyard typically takes around 12–15 minutes. There is no practical walking route from the station.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

• Notable Restaurants:
  • The Walnut Tree – A well-known destination restaurant in the area.
  • Restaurant 1861 – A family-run restaurant focusing on locally sourced produce.
• Notable Hotels:
  • Hunters Moon Inn – A nearby inn offering bed and breakfast accommodation.
  • The Old Rectory – A local accommodation option in the surrounding area.
• Notable Attractions:
  • White Castle – A well-preserved 13th-century Norman castle and one of Monmouthshire’s “Three Castles”.
  • Goodrich Castle – A dramatic medieval castle overlooking the Wye Valley.