The Vineyards of Rablogan Castle are undertaking a new endeavour. We are developing a small land holding of approximately three acres in the north-east of North America, in Dorset, Vermont. The planning stage has began for this new boutique vineyard and winery. We will maintain a log here of the progress of the development.

It is anticipated that the clearing of the land will begin in early 2011 with the first vines being planted in the late fall of the same year. The release of the first wines from this vineyard is something in which Mother Nature will have a big say. However, we will not be rushing things as we will be maintaining our constant philosphy of only producing exceptional quality at all times.

Project Development Log
Date	Details
July 1, 2010	The decision is made and the planning phase gets under way
July 21, 2010	The vineyard acreage is defined and timber assessment begins
July 21, 2010	The grapevine and grape testing area is initiated . Planted test bed of 3 different grape varieties so as monitor their potential for the proposed vineyard
May 2010	Application for membership of Vermont Grape & Wine Council rejected until such time as we can be classified by them as a business - full production required for this
September 15-30, 2010	Discussion held with the State of Vermont, Department of Agriculture regarding the proposal so as to ensure that grape growing comes under the classification of agriculture
October 2010	Harvested grapes from test bed. Generally OK for domestic consumption but disappointing for use to produce wine. We will give them another year before making a decision on suitability
November 2010	Land clearing deferred for at least another year while further grape testing is carried out