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Contact Details
Tel: +44 (0)1873 853066
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Frequently Asked Questions |
WHEN WAS THE VINEYARD ESTABLISHED
The Vineyard was established in 1992.
WHO WAS IT SET UP BY?
It was set up by an Iraqi Ex-engineer and his wife. Mohammad and Irene
Hoyfayz.
WHAT VARIETIES DO YOU GROW?
We have Seigerrebe, Madelaine Angevine and Reichensteiner and Seyval
Blanc these produce white wine and they are mostly German crosses. The
reds are Triomphe D’Alscae, Regent and Rondo.
CAN YOU REALLY MAKE WINE IN THIS COUNTRY?
Yes! Sugar Loaf Vineyards is positioned on the South-facing slopes of
the Sugar Loaf Mountain (hence the name) it’s well sheltered with tall
wind breaks positioned around the Vineyard and the right combination
of special selected vines (Cabernet Sauvignon wouldn’t do very well
here) and well balanced soils add a special character to our wines.
HOW MUCH WINE DO YOU PRODUCE?
About 12,000 bottles a year.
WHAT WINES DO YOU PRODUCE?
We have 4 still white wines ranging from dry to medium. One red and a
sparkling wine.
WHERE DO YOU SELL YOU WINES?
Mainly from the Vineyard but we also sell at Abergavenny and Brecon
Farmers market, agricultural shows, food festivals, local shops and
off-licences and some hotels.
WHO MAKES THE WINE?
Our vinification is carried out by Three Choirs Vineyard in Newent,
Gloucester.
CAN YOU VISIT THE VINEYARD?
Yes, come and see it for yourself. We are set in the beautiful
tranquil Brecon Beacons National Park, nestling at the foothills of
the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Our opening hours are:
March 2nd – December 24th
Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am –5.30pm
Sunday 12.00 – 5pm.
We will be open on Mondays from June – End of September the rest of
the year we are closed on a Monday. |
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