Parva Farm Vineyard, situated on a steep, south facing slope, overlooking Tintern Village and its ancient Abbey, has been producing grapes for over 40 years.

It is said that old vines produce the best quality wines and this year it has proved to be true in Wales.

Parva Farm Vineyard’s “Tintern Parva Dathliad Sparkling Rose” was voted the ”Best Wine Overall” in the Welsh Wine Awards held at Llanerch Vineyard Hotel on Wednesday 9th November.

After winning the class for the best sparkling rose, the wine was re-tasted by the three judges along with other medal winning wines and deemed the “Best in Wales”.

The judges were Simon Thorpe and Richard Ballantyne (both Masters of Wine) and Deiniol ap Dafydd, of well known Blas ar Fwyd.

All the judges were very impressed with the wine.

The awards were presented at a dinner held in the evening after the competition.

The presentations were made by Lesley Griffiths, the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs.

Colin and Judith Dudley, who own Parva Farm Vineyard said they were, “Absolutely delighted” to receive the award.

Judith commented that they had owned the vineyard for 26 years and won many awards during that time and it was lovely to have their wine judged the “Best in Wales”.