Polgoon Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024 vs Vuurberg White 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.99 | £24.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Vuurberg |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc | Chenin Blanc |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| Sweetness | — | Dry |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Polgoon Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Polgoon Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, small‑batch Cornish white that showcases the character of Polgoon’s coastal vineyards and their commitment to minimal‑intervention winemaking. Grown on south‑facing slopes overlooking Mount’s Bay, the fruit benefits from long daylight hours, cooling sea breezes and well‑drained soils that naturally enhance freshness and aromatic lift. Fermented with wild yeasts from the vineyard and winery, the wine develops layers of texture and complexity while retaining the bright, zesty purity that defines Polgoon’s style. Why You’ll Love It This is Sauvignon Blanc with a distinctly Cornish accent is fresh, expressive and full of coastal energy. The wild ferment adds subtle depth and savoury nuance, making it more characterful than many classic examples while still delivering the crisp vibrancy fans of the grape love. Meet the Producer Polgoon is a family‑run vineyard and orchard on the outskirts of Penzance, known for its sustainable approach and hands‑on craftsmanship. Since planting their first vines in the mid‑2000s, they’ve become one of Cornwall’s most respected producers, celebrated for wines that reflect the region’s maritime climate and unique terroir. Production Grapes are hand‑picked at peak ripeness and pressed gently to preserve aromatic delicacy. Fermentation is carried out using only the wild yeasts naturally present on the grape skins and in the winery, allowing the wine to develop its own individual character. Ageing on fine lees adds texture and subtle complexity without diminishing freshness. Tasting Notes Aromas of gooseberry, lime zest and elderflower mingle with hints of fresh herbs and a touch of sea spray. The palate is crisp and lively, offering citrus, green apple and subtle tropical notes, supported by a clean mineral edge. The finish is bright, refreshing and lightly textured from the wild ferment. Perfect Pairings Excellent with fresh seafood, grilled mackerel, goat’s cheese salads, asparagus, sushi
Vuurberg White 2023
Vuurberg White is an exceptional, elegant white wine from Vuurberg, a boutique garage-style winery in the Western Cape of South Africa . A complex, mountain-grown blend of six varieties led by Chenin Blanc and Viognier , it draws on fruit from Franschhoek , Stellenbosch, Swartland and Paarl to create a wine of real depth, sophistication and sense of place. Why You'll Love It Vuurberg, meaning Fire Mountain, is dedicated to meticulous vineyard management and small-batch winemaking, and this white is the clearest expression of that philosophy. Six varieties, wild fermentation, nine months on lees in French barriques and full malolactic fermentation combine to produce a wine of extraordinary complexity and texture. Clean, bright and endlessly layered, it is a serious white for those who want something genuinely different from the Cape. Vineyard and Production The blend is led by Chenin Blanc (47%), Viognier (20%) and Verdelho (14%), with smaller parcels of Grenache Blanc , Semillon and Roussanne completing the picture. Grapes are picked early and processed using a combination of crushing, destemming and whole-bunch pressing depending on the variety. All components undergo wild fermentation and mature for nine months on fermentation lees in French barriques and 400-litre barrels, with 25% new oak and full malolactic fermentation. The wine is coarsely filtered before bottling. Tasting Notes Clean, bright and sophisticated. Aromas and flavours of fresh stone fruit, white spice and pithy minerality are underpinned by stony acidity, culminating in a persistent, elegant and beautifully balanced finish. Perfect Pairings Ideal with fresh crayfish, sole meuniere or simply grilled and salted turbot. Also excellent alongside roasted chicken, creamy risotto or a fine cheese board. Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho, Grenache Blanc , Semillon, Roussanne
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