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Halfpenny Green - Penny Black

Halfpenny Green - Penny Black

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A blended wine to reflect some of Halfpenny Green's  earliest planted vines, this wine is pale gold in colour with refreshing citrus & herbal notes.

Serve A stylish accompaniment to poultry and pork dishes, or with stir-fries, bao buns, ramen and gyoza.

Grape Variety Blend, incl. Huxelrebe, Madeleine Angevine & Reichensteiner

Style Med. Dr

11% ABV (contains sulphites)

 

THE VINEYARD

“It was my vision to create a vineyard on a par with continental sites. I am really proud of the quality of vines we grow today.”

Martin Vickers – Founder 

The first ½ acre was planted in 1983 by Martin Vickers.

By 1991 a further 22 acres were added and today the vineyard totals almost 30 acres, making it one of the largest in the UK.

Halfpenny Green Wine Estate is situated 250ft above sea level in well-sheltered south facing slopes, with light, sandy free-draining soil.

 

THE GRAPES

The vines, spread over 30 acres, are comprised of sixteen different varieties, each producing a different grape.

Familiar varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir feature prominently, and are used in producing the Estate’s award-winning sparkling wines, amongst others.

Due to the cooler climate, a variety of weather-hardy grapes are also grown throughout the site, including varieties such as Bacchus, Huxelrebe, Madeleine Angevine, Regent, Rondo and Schönburger, to name a few. This means that, even with the Great British weather, the vines still have good yield and produce high quality grapes.

 

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