Wenlock Cellars
Halfpenny Green Penny Red
Halfpenny Green Penny Red
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PENNY RED 2023
11% ABV (contains sulphites)
Violet-red in the glass, a blackcurrant tang shimmers on the nose. Warming notes on tasting of soft, dark fruits, spice and white pepper. An off dry style and a gentle tannin structure leads to a luxurious finish.
Brilliant with grilled meats and vegetables, or pizza and tomato-based pasta dishes, as well as stews, casseroles and roast red meats.
Grape Variety – Rondo, Triomphe d’Alsace, Divico, Pinot Noir
Style Off Dry
Style
Dry
10.5% 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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