English Red Wines
White Castle Vineyard Harry’s Rondo 2023
Blackcurrant and plum, toast and vanilla, rich and rounded
White Castle Vineyard are red wine specialists: the quality of their reds really is second to none. This is a classic medium bodied red wine made from hand harvested Rondo grapes. The juice was fermented in stainless steel vats, and then underwent a further aging in French oak barrels, which has enhanced the subtle flavours of this vintage wine. Expect red berry fruit aromas and soft tannins. This would be a perfect accompaniment with red meat, cheese or on its own, perfect for fireside lazing.
White Castle Vineyard is a Welsh vineyard situated near the market towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth, owned and run by Robb and Nicola Merchant. Having purchased the 12 acre smallholding in 1995 they converted the milking parlour into their home a year later, however it was 2008 before the dream of owning a vineyard become a reality, the 5 acre gently sloping, south facing field was purchased, soil tests were performed and vines ordered. May 2009 saw the planting of 4000 vines of Pinot Noir, Regent, Rondo, Seyval Blanc & Phoenix, with May 2010 seeing a further planting of Siegerrebe 800 vines. May 2019 marked their 10th anniversary since first planting and to mark this milestone they have planted a further 2000 vines of Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
