Rondo
Rondo is a hardy, early-ripening red grape variety developed in Germany in 1964 by Professor Vilém Kraus, from a cross of Zarya Severa and St. Laurent. It has since found a strong home in northern Europe, especially in the UK, thanks to its ability to thrive in cooler climates and its natural resistance to mildew and fungal diseases.
The grape produces wines that are deeply coloured, almost inky red, with a medium body and moderate tannins. On the palate, Rondo often displays ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum flavours, supported by earthy notes and gentle spice. Its naturally high acidity brings freshness, while careful oak aging can add complexity with hints of vanilla or toast.
For UK wine lovers, Rondo is one of the country’s most successful red varieties, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, rich stews, game dishes, and strong cheeses. Bold yet approachable, it’s a true flagship grape for English reds.
Burn Valley Chalk Bed Reserve 2022 (6 Bottles) Fakenham, Norfolk, England
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Back in our cellars once more following on from successful 2018 & 2020 vintages. This Rondo and Regent blend has been fermented on skins for three weeks and pressed into tank; before transferred into barrel. Individual Regent and Rondo barrels were selected to create this 50:50 blend.
Subtle oak notes on the nose merge well with black forest fruits and floral notes. A richer, darker palate than the single variety Regent yet a softer, smoother finish. 11.5%
Halfpenny Green Penny Red Blend (6 Bottles) Bobbington, Staffordshire, England
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An easy-drinking wine, with plums, violets and forest fruits on the nose and palate.
Serve Brilliant with grilled meats and vegetables, or pizza and tomato-based pasta dishes, as well alongside red fruit or chocolate-based desserts. Quite quaffable on its own too!
Grape Variety – Rondo, Triomphe d’Alsace, Divico, Regent
Hanwell Eglantine R&R Red Blend (6 Bottles) Hickling Pastures, Nottinghamshire, England
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Rondo and Regent both deliver distinct flavours. The Rondo has a smoky aroma and is the initial flavour, think Summer barbeques. The tannins and dark fruits of the hedgerow, sloes, damsons and blackberries then kick in delivering a round rich mouth.
This rare creation is Eglantine’s first red wine for a decade! Made from the grapes of a small quantity of red grape vines. Regent and Rondo grape varieties have a short growing season, allowing them to ripen well in the Nottinghamshire climate. Made into wine in South Nottinghamshire by international award winning maker Tony Skuriat, a true local wine!
This wine is a blend across multiple vintages: 2017 through to 2022. The juice began it’s fermentation on the skins, giving it a deep red colour and rich tannins.
Laurel Rondo Rosé 2022 (6 Bottles) Driffield, East Yorkshire, England
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This deliciously refreshing rosé made from our Rondo grape brings to mind the Great British Summertime. Our rosé presents aromas of cooked strawberries and pomegranate seeds. Flavours of ripe red cherries, cranberries and a hint of marizpan fill the mounth.
A perfect accompaniment to sweet and savoury dishes alike, or even on its own in the sunshine.
Laurel Rondo Rosé 2023 (6 Bottles) Driffield, East Yorkshire, England
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This deliciously refreshing rosé made from our Rondo grape brings to mind the Great British Summertime.
Our rosé presents aromas of fresh strawberries and pomegranate seeds.
Flavours of ripe red cherries, cranberries and a hint of marzipan fill the mouth.
A perfect accompaniment to sweet and savoury dishes alike, or even on its own in the sunshine.
Polgoon Rondo Rosé 2023 (6 Bottles) Penzance, Cornwall, England
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A medium dry pink wine made from a single grape varietal organically grown here at Spring Hollow. Refreshing flavours of ripe strawberries and summer fruits with a hint of raspberry finish.
This rosé wine makes a great partner with seafoods, especially smoked fish and sweet dishes.
Aromas: Raspberries, Strawberries, Summer fruits
Palate: Strawberries, Raspberries, Cranberries
Poulton Hill Arlington Red (6 Bottles) Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
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Named after the Arlington cottages in Bibury, this delicious red wine was handpicked and produced by the multi-award winning Poulton Hill Vineyard.
Deep ruby in appearance, with a beautiful nose of cherry, blackberry and hints of strawberry. The palate is medium bodied, bursting with English red berries, further dark cherry and damson at the forefront. Subtle oak and soft tannin make for a wonderfully well-balanced finish.
Quoins Vineyard Rosé (6 Bottles) Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England
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Made from the first pressings of the Rondo grape by Litmus wines Ltd in Sussex who make the wines for Denbies. It has been made to organic and biodynamic standards
The wine has a red blush and wild strawberry hints on the palate. The 2021 vintage is now in stock. This vintage has recently won a bronze award from the internationally acclaimed Decanter wine competition. For more details look up the blog site.
Tamar Valley Royal Sovereign Rosé 2023 (6 Bottles) Bere Alston, Devon, England
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It was served to Elizabeth II at her coronation banquet.
Royal Sovereign Rosé is a dry, crisp rosé with a vibrant cerise colour made from hand-harvested Rondo grapes grown in the Tamar Valley. The wine has hints of strawberries, raspberries and summer fruits. Royal Sovereign was one of the most popular strawberry cultivars grown in Tamar Valley market gardens during the first half of the twentieth century.
Fruity / light / dry
Great with salads, light pasta and rice dishes, shellfish, grilled fish and goats’ cheeses
Lot: 2023 Alc. 10% vol 75cl.e
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
