by Clare | Nov 29, 2018 | Christmas
We’re delighted that Ladydowns Christmas Trees will be returning to Polgoon this year. The trees will be sold from 1st – 24th December between 9am and 5.30pm. AWARD-WINNING TREES: Every year the British Christmas Tree Growers Association holds a... 
by Clare | Nov 13, 2018 | Christmas
We’re often asked how best to pair festive food with our wines and ciders. This year we thought we’d share a few of our favourite ideas by creating a festive guide from John Coulson, owner and winemaker at Polgoon. PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTIES, GATHERINGS &... 
by Clare | Nov 12, 2018 | Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Polgoon Vineyard Shop. We’re busy preparing our delightful range of hampers for the festive season. We have hampers online , hampers in store and a hamper station where you can make your own (with a... 
by Clare | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorised
An introduction to our latest releases: Rondo & Pinot Noir Rosé 2016: Deep cherry hue, typical of an English rosé. Wild strawberries with a herbal accent. Sweet fruit across the palate, fresh acidity, well balanced with a moderate length. Seyval Blanc &... 
by Clare | Oct 15, 2018 | Awards
CORNWALL CAMRA (CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALES) AWARDS MOUNT’S BAY SCRUMPY SUPREME CHAMPION CIDER OF CORNWALL 2018 “We’re delighted that our Mount’s Bay Scrumpy has been recognised by CAMRA KERNOW as this year’s Supreme Champion of Cornwall. ... 
by Clare | Sep 25, 2018 | Vegan
WHAT IS A VEGAN WINE? The reason that most wines are not vegan or even vegetarian-friendly has to do with how the wine is clarified and a process called ‘fining’. Initially all young wines are hazy and contain tiny molecules such as proteins, particulates... 
by Clare | Sep 12, 2018 | Harvest time
A VINTAGE YEAR The harvest of 2018 is set to be the best Polgoon has ever had! The fabulous, long, dry summer has made the quality of fruit exceptional and we’ve seen at least 50% more grapes on the vines, with much higher natural sugars in all fruit –... 
by Clare | May 9, 2018 | Cornwall food and drink, Event, Summer 2018
The long summer evenings are almost here and we’re delighted to be able to share some of the food and wine events we have planned for the season of sun, sea and surf. FRIDAY 1 JUNE: WINE WEEK SUPPER Join us as at our Vine House as we celebrate English Wine Week... 
by Clare | Mar 21, 2018 | Cornwall food and drink, Easter 2018
This Easter, Cornish Pirate and chef Rupert Cooper, who runs the popular, foodie pop-up ‘Borgia Bull,’ will take up residence at the The Vine House at Polgoon Vineyard. Rupert, who will be dividing his time between the rugby pitch and the Polgoon kitchen this season,... 
by Clare | Jan 16, 2018 | Event, Uncategorised
On Friday 23 February at 7pm a dinner will be held at Senara, in Penzance, to raise funds for a local student research expedition to the rainforests and reefs of Honduras for Operation Wallacea. Millie Coulson, the daughter of Polgoon owners John and Kim Coulson, and... 
by Clare | Jan 12, 2018 | Polgoon Partnerships
As part of a campaign by the marine conservation group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), our hometown, Penzance, was the first town in the UK to have been given “plastic-free coastlines approved” status. To win this status, Penzance had to complete five objectives set out... 
by Clare | Nov 30, 2017 | Christmas, Polgoon Partnerships, Uncategorised
Polgoon and Miracle Theatre have always enjoyed making merry at Christmas and this year is no exception…Ladies and gentlemen we give you Miracle Mulled – a delicious mulled wine made to support this year’s Christmas Miracle Theatre performance of Bah... 
by Clare | Nov 1, 2017 | Christmas
Every weekend throughout December between 3-5pm, the Polgoon Vineyard Shop will be hosting local choirs and singing groups including the Mounts Bay Singers, Laudate Chamber Choir, the Penzance Community Choir, the Land and Sea Singers and the Marazion Apollo Choir to... 
by Clare | Jun 9, 2017 | How to grow a grapevine
Vines & Wines: the perfect gift. Father’s Day is days away (18 June in case you’ve forgotten) and it’s a struggle to know what to get for the man who has everything… But, if he likes gardening and wine, then look no further, as we have a genius idea that can’t... 
by Clare | May 25, 2017 | Cornwall food and drink
Eight years ago Polgoon and River Cottage formed a relationship that resulted in the creation of a delicious Sparkling Elderflower Wine. Created at Polgoon here in Penzance, Cornwall, the River Cottage Sparkling Elderflower Wine is made using the traditional artisan... 
by Clare | May 22, 2017 | Event
And here’s why… You may have noticed that English wine is big news at the moment and there are a whole host of reasons why it’s such a hot topic. So, if you want to impress friends with your English wine knowledge, here’s our top 10 facts to get you... 
by Clare | Mar 12, 2017 | Polgoon Partnerships
Polgoon is excited to announce a new partnership with exclusive, West Country business jet operator, The Little Jet Company. Polgoon will be supplying The Little Jet Company with Seyval Blanc Sparkling, Rondo and Pinot Noir Rose and Bacchus White. These... 