Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling 2023
Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling is a stunning reflection of the terroir from which it hails, embodying the exceptional quality of Tasmanian cool-climate wines. This Riesling offers a vibrant nose of lime zest, white flowers, and green apple, with delicate mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a precise balance of zesty acidity and fruit forwardness, presented by fresh and zesty flavors of lemon, grapefuits and pears, and bright minerals. The wine's elegant structure and lively freshness lead to a long, clean finish, making it an ideal companion for dishes such as fresh seafood, or enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif. Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling is a testament to meticulous vineyard management and skilled winemaking, showcasing the unique character and purity of the Cooinda Vale vineyard.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling is a stunning reflection of the terroir from which it hails, embodying the exceptional quality of Tasmanian cool-climate wines. This Riesling offers a vibrant nose of lime zest, white flowers, and green apple, with delicate mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a precise balance of zesty acidity and fruit forwardness, presented by fresh and zesty flavors of lemon, grapefuits and pears, and bright minerals. The wine's elegant structure and lively freshness lead to a long, clean finish, making it an ideal companion for dishes such as fresh seafood, or enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif. Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling is a testament to meticulous vineyard management and skilled winemaking, showcasing the unique character and purity of the Cooinda Vale vineyard.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling is a stunning reflection of the terroir from which it hails, embodying the exceptional quality of Tasmanian cool-climate wines. This Riesling offers a vibrant nose of lime zest, white flowers, and green apple, with delicate mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a precise balance of zesty acidity and fruit forwardness, presented by fresh and zesty flavors of lemon, grapefuits and pears, and bright minerals. The wine's elegant structure and lively freshness lead to a long, clean finish, making it an ideal companion for dishes such as fresh seafood, or enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif. Pooley Cooinda Vale Riesling is a testament to meticulous vineyard management and skilled winemaking, showcasing the unique character and purity of the Cooinda Vale vineyard.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
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
