Pooley Estate Chardonnay 2023
Pooley Wines Estate Chardonnay is an exemplary expression of cool-climate viticulture, showcasing the finesse and elegance of the Tasmanian terroir. This Chardonnay reveals an alluring bouquet of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle toasted oak, underscored by a flinty minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of bright acidity and creamy texture, with flavors of nectarines, lemon curd, and a hint of vanilla. The wine’s complexity is further enhanced by a well-integrated oak influence, adding depth and structure without overpowering the fruit. With a long, refreshing finish, Pooley Wines Estate Chardonnay is a sophisticated and versatile wine, perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
Pooley Wines Estate Chardonnay is an exemplary expression of cool-climate viticulture, showcasing the finesse and elegance of the Tasmanian terroir. This Chardonnay reveals an alluring bouquet of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle toasted oak, underscored by a flinty minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of bright acidity and creamy texture, with flavors of nectarines, lemon curd, and a hint of vanilla. The wine’s complexity is further enhanced by a well-integrated oak influence, adding depth and structure without overpowering the fruit. With a long, refreshing finish, Pooley Wines Estate Chardonnay is a sophisticated and versatile wine, perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 23/5/24
Pooley Wines Estate Chardonnay is an exemplary expression of cool-climate viticulture, showcasing the finesse and elegance of the Tasmanian terroir. This Chardonnay reveals an alluring bouquet of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle toasted oak, underscored by a flinty minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of bright acidity and creamy texture, with flavors of nectarines, lemon curd, and a hint of vanilla. The wine’s complexity is further enhanced by a well-integrated oak influence, adding depth and structure without overpowering the fruit. With a long, refreshing finish, Pooley Wines Estate Chardonnay is a sophisticated and versatile wine, perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
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
