The Welsh Fortified Wine & Cheese hamper includes a small batch LBV port-style wine from White Castle Vineyard, an award-winning Welsh mature cheddar and a deliciously festive fig & apple chutney - all packaged in charcoal magnetic foldable gift box.
Full information below.
1. WHITE CASTLE 1581 FORTIFIED WINE 37.5CL
Tasting Notes: Intense blackberry and bramble flavours and a rich, soft, lingering palate.
Region: Abergavenny, Wales
Varieties: 100% Regent
ABV: 19.5%
Closure: Cork & wax seal
Pairing: The perfect accompaniment to an impressive cheese board
More Info: White Castle is a 10 acre, family-run vineyard near the towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth. Robb and Nicola planted their first vines in 2009 and have carefully selected the varieties that are best suited to the soil and micro climate. They currently grow Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc, Siegerrebe, Phoenix, Regent, Rondo & Cabernet Franc.
Only around 530 bottles of this LBV port-style wine is made every year, making it the perfect fortified wine for a special occasion or a unique gift.
Regent grapes were hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel tanks and barrel aged before bottling, numbering by hand and sealing with wax.
2. Snowdonia Cheese, Black Bomber - Welsh Cheddar Extra Mature, 200g Truckle
Tasting Notes: The multi-award winning Black Bomber is a modern classic. Marrying a deliciously rich flavour with a smooth creaminess, Snowdonia Cheese's flagship Cheddar lasts long on the palate and remains demandingly moreish. Great with a glass of full-bodied red.
Region: Snowdonia, Wales
Ingredients: Cheddar Cheese [Milk]
Allergen Information: Contains: Milk (Milk)
Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegetarians. Suitable for Coeliacs
3. Snowdonia Cheese, Fig & Apple Chutney, 114g
Tasting Notes: This sweet and fruity Fig & Apple chutney delivers a lovely richness from the figs and a silky texture from the chunks of Bramley apples. It’s a delicious match for the Black Bomber Extra Mature Cheddar.
Region: Snowdonia, Wales
Ingredients: Sugar, Bramley Apples (20%), Dried Figs (10%), Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent (Pectin)
Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegans. Suitable for Vegetarians. Suitable for Coeliacs