Australian Bob Westphal started Penshurst Wines in 1971 since when the scale of the operation and reputation of the wine have gone from strength to strength. Currently owned and run by Bob's son David, Penshurst is now a huge tourist magnet, attracting 20,000 visitors a year.  

You can buy Penshurst wines through a secure internet website, by phone or in person. Wines available at the time of writing included:

Bob's Blush 2000 - Medium-dry rosé 
Ehrenfelser 2000 - Dry white
Muller Thurgau 1998 - Dry white
Muller Thurgau 2000 - Medium-dry white
Reichensteiner 2000 - Medium white
Scheurebe 2000 - Medium-dry white
Seyval Blanc 2000 - Medium-dry white

Penshurst can also label wines for special occasions and make some delicious apple wine and apple juices.

You can find Penshurst Wines at:

• Penshurst Vineyards
  Grove Road
  Penshurst
  Kent   TN11 8DU

• (01892) 870255

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