“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 and Vineyard Manager.

The first ½ acre was planted in 1983 by Martin who still runs the vineyard today with his family.

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 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.

“It’s a reflection of the quality of the grapes grown here on our slopes that we are able to produce wines which win national awards”

Clive Vickers – Owner and Head Wine Maker.

The Estate’s winery was built in 2005 and produces between 50-60,000 bottles of own-label wine each year, all made using grapes grown on site.

In addition to being sold in the shop, Halfpenny Green’s wines are also stocked in many farm shops and delis throughout the region. 

The winery also carries out contract winemaking and bottling for over 80 other vineyards around England and Wales, winning many regional, national and international awards in the process.