Pooley Cooinda Vale Vineyard Riesling 2022
Pooley Wines was established in 1985 by Denis and Margaret Pooley, when they planted a few rows of pinot noir and riesling on their 16ha property Cooinda Vale, which sits near Campania, on the picturesque banks of the Coal River, about 35km north of Hobart. It’s hard to imagine now, but back then planting vines was a questionable move, such was the infancy of the Tasmanian wine industry. But it actually showed great foresight, with the ensuing decades seeing what started as a retirement project, flourish and prosper, eventually becoming a highly regarded estate, producing premium cool-climate wines.
In 2003 Denis and Margaret's son John and his wife Libby purchased Belmont, an historic Georgian heritage-listed home on the outskirts of the charming, picture-perfect town of Richmond. Belmont was built in the mid 1830s by a Hobart wine and spirit merchant, Benjamin Guy, so its return to a wine family was serendipitous. The slope on which Belmont sits, is also heritage listed, as it was the site from which all the sandstone that built Richmond village and its famous bridge, was quarried. Here John and Libby set about planting what became known as Butcher’s Hill vineyard.
Pooley was awarded Winery of the year 2023 at James Halliday’s Wine Companion Awards.
“A beautifully calm and composed riesling from Pooley's Cooinda Vale vineyard in the Coal River Valley. Pristine line, green apple and lemon fruit notes with underlying hints of crème fraîche, citrus blossom, grapefruit pith and crushed stone. Savoury and pure with a crystalline acid presence and a distinct umami note on the finish as the lime and lemon fruits sail off into the distance. Fantastic stuff.”
96 points, Halliday’s Wine Companion.
And a Special Value Rating to Boot!
"Delicate notes of spiced nectarines, fennel, crushed rocks and lime zest lead into a taut palate. The core is simmering with energy, fine chewy phenolics add scaffolding to the intense palate. This is seamless and flowing, an extraordinarily youthful riesling. The pedigreed fruit is allowed to shine through, thanks to judicious winemaking."
95 Points, Gabrielle Poy, The Real Review.
| SKU | 2POOLCOORIE22 |
| Brand | Pooley |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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