Pooley Cooinda Vale Chardonnay 2022
Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay is a refined and distinctive wine that epitomizes the excellence of single-vineyard Tasmanian chardonnay. Sourced from the esteemed Cooinda Vale vineyard, this Chardonnay opens with an enticing nose of white flowers, crunchy apple, and a little bit of funky spice. On the palate, it delivers a compelling balance of vibrant acidity and creamy texture, offering layers of citrus fruits, stone fruits, and subtle nuances of toasted almonds and delicate oak. The mid-palate richness is complemented by a refreshing minerality, leading to a long, elegant finish. Perfectly suited for pairing with seafood, roasted poultry, or simply enjoyed on its own, Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay is a testament to meticulous viticulture and skilled winemaking.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93 pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay is a refined and distinctive wine that epitomizes the excellence of single-vineyard Tasmanian chardonnay. Sourced from the esteemed Cooinda Vale vineyard, this Chardonnay opens with an enticing nose of white flowers, crunchy apple, and a little bit of funky spice. On the palate, it delivers a compelling balance of vibrant acidity and creamy texture, offering layers of citrus fruits, stone fruits, and subtle nuances of toasted almonds and delicate oak. The mid-palate richness is complemented by a refreshing minerality, leading to a long, elegant finish. Perfectly suited for pairing with seafood, roasted poultry, or simply enjoyed on its own, Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay is a testament to meticulous viticulture and skilled winemaking.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93 pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay is a refined and distinctive wine that epitomizes the excellence of single-vineyard Tasmanian chardonnay. Sourced from the esteemed Cooinda Vale vineyard, this Chardonnay opens with an enticing nose of white flowers, crunchy apple, and a little bit of funky spice. On the palate, it delivers a compelling balance of vibrant acidity and creamy texture, offering layers of citrus fruits, stone fruits, and subtle nuances of toasted almonds and delicate oak. The mid-palate richness is complemented by a refreshing minerality, leading to a long, elegant finish. Perfectly suited for pairing with seafood, roasted poultry, or simply enjoyed on its own, Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonnay is a testament to meticulous viticulture and skilled winemaking.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93 pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
About Pooley Wines
Pooley Wines was first established in 1985 when Denis and Margaret Pooley planted vines on the banks of the Coal River in southern Tasmania. With seven rows of Pinot Noir and ten rows of Riesling. With the help of their son and grandchildren, three generations of the Pooley family have continued to bring meticulous care to their Cooinda Vale vineyard. In 1989, Cooinda Vale’s unique microclimate and terroir yielded its first vintage.
In 2003, John Pooley and his wife Libby bought Belmont, a heritage-listed Georgian home on the outskirts of Richmond. Pooley Wines expanded their estate and established a second vineyard, Butcher’s Hill, with its first vintage produced in 2007.
Denis passed away in 1994 and until the passing of Margaret Pooley in 2010, three generations of the Pooley family were working in the vineyards with John’s son, Matthew Pooley, taking on the responsibility as Viticulturist. With Margaret’s granddaughter, Anna Pooley returning to the family business in 2013, Pooley was made entirely by family hands from this point onward.
"The trajectory of ascension of their wines has been nothing short of breathtaking, with quality rising emphatically with every season..." James Halliday Wine Companion, Winery of The Year 2023
