Pollyanna Polly
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of release to appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit and crisp effervescence.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, lightly battered tempura prawns, or soft triple-cream brie cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic d'Arenberg estate, 'Pollyanna Polly' is a vibrant, bottle-fermented sparkling white wine that captures the winery's signature whimsical spirit. Named in honor of the famously optimistic literary character, this cuvée is designed to bring joy and effervescence to any occasion. It is produced using traditional sparkling grape varieties sourced from cool-climate vineyard sites in South Australia, which provide the essential natural acidity. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its yeast lees, imparting a delicate creaminess, subtle brioche complexity, and a fine, persistent mousse that beautifully balances its bright, citrusy fruit profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, d'Arenberg has grown into one of McLaren Vale's most iconic and storied family-owned estates in South Australia. Under the visionary stewardship of fourth-generation winemaker Chester Osborn, the winery adheres strictly to traditional, sustainable methods, utilizing certified organic and biodynamic viticulture along with foot-treading and basket pressing. Renowned for its eclectic naming conventions and distinctive red-stripe label, the estate crafts a wide spectrum of expressive wines with a particular mastery of Rhône varieties, old-vine Grenache, and robust Shiraz. Signature bottlings such as 'The Dead Arm Shiraz' and 'The Ironstone Pressings' stand as benchmarks of regional depth, complexity, and age-worthy character.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%