Polgoon Sparkling Seyval Blanc 2016 – Currently Unavailable
On the nose its primary apple, lemon and peach fruits and had developed secondary bread like aromas along with complexity of bottle ageing, such as Toffee apple and vanilla.
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This aged wine has a medium golden colour reminding us of its age, and has an excellent mousse. On the nose its primary apple, lemon and peach fruits and had developed secondary bread like aromas along with complexity of bottle ageing, such as Toffee apple and vanilla. A fine English sparkler.
The award winning wine is bottle fermented using the Method Traditional. The secondary fermentation creates a soft excellent mousse.
It is aged on its lees until released and this is usually around three or four years.
Hand harvest and whole berry pressed before being fermented until dry. Matured over the winter until bottled for secondary fermentation in the bottle
Polgoon, located in Penzance, Cornwall, was founded by John and Kim Coulson. The couple discovered a derelict farm on the edge of Penzance in the early 2000s and decided to transform it into a vineyard.
They planted a variety of grapevines, including Rondo, Pinot Noir précoce, Seyval Blanc, Bacchus, and Pinot Noir, on the south-facing, well-draining sandy soil. Despite challenges with Cornwall’s high rainfall, they adapted their farming techniques and even used Spanish polytunnels to protect the vines. Over the years, Polgoon has grown into a successful vineyard, producing both still and sparkling wines
Seyval Blanc
Seyval blanc is a hybrid wine grape variety used to make white wines. Its vines ripen early, are productive and are suited to fairly cool climates. Seyval blanc is grown mainly in England, the United States east coast (specifically the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, regions in Ohio and Virginia), as well as to a lesser extent in Canada. Seyval blanc was created either by Bertille Seyve, or his son-in-law Villard, as a cross of Seibel 5656 and Rayon d’Or (Seibel 4986), and was used to create the hybrid grape St. Pepin. Seyve and Villard used the same Rayon d’Or x Seibel 5656 crossing to produce the red wine grape Seyval noir.
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The Country
The United Kingdom, traditionally known more for its consumption of wine than its production, is rapidly emerging as a notable wine-producing country, particularly in the realm of sparkling wines. The cooler climate of the UK, once considered less than ideal for viticulture, is now contributing to the production of wines with a distinct character, thanks to warmer summers and grape varieties adapted to these conditions. The chalky limestone soils of Southern England, akin to those found in the Champagne region of France, are proving to be particularly conducive for growing grapes like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, which are used to create high-quality sparkling wines. English and Welsh wines, especially the sparkling varieties, have gained significant recognition, often rivaling their continental counterparts in prestigious tastings. With over 700 vineyards spread across Great Britain, the UK’s wine industry, though still in its infancy, is experiencing rapid growth and garnering international acclaim
The Region
Cornwall, that picturesque corner of England, has been making its mark on the wine scene since 1970. With producers such as Camel Valley the award-winning vineyard, nestled near the Camel River, produces exceptional wines, Trevibban Mill their Orion Skin Fermented 2018 received gold at the Wines of Great Britain Awards and Polgoon a growing range of precise and expressive still and sparkling wines
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Bacchus and Pinot Blanc also thrive in Cornwall’s climate, creating a diverse range of flavors.
The Producer
Polgoon, located in Penzance, Cornwall, was founded by John and Kim Coulson. The couple discovered a derelict farm on the edge of Penzance in the early 2000s and decided to transform it into a vineyard.
They planted a variety of grapevines, including Rondo, Pinot Noir précoce, Seyval Blanc, Bacchus, and Pinot Noir, on the south-facing, well-draining sandy soil. Despite challenges with Cornwall’s high rainfall, they adapted their farming techniques and even used Spanish polytunnels to protect the vines. Over the years, Polgoon has grown into a successful vineyard, producing both still and sparkling wines
