Description
Pooley Wines was established in 1985 when the late Denis and Margaret Pooley planted ten rows of Riesling and seven rows of Pinot Noir on their 16-hectare farm at Cooinda Vale in the Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania.
The Cooinda Vale vineyard is ideally positioned facing northeast overlooking the Coal River in southern Tasmania.
On the 43.5 Latitude line, the vineyard is planted on northeast facing slopes at 130m above sea level.
This is a unique microclimatic location, being well protected from prevailing winds but still highly influenced by maritime conditions.
The long growing season, which can extend into May, with high sunshine hours, predominately winter rainfall and the occasional frost and snow, combine to provide an excellent condition for cool climate grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay.
Pooley Cooinda Vale Chardonnay 2021 vintage is pure and persistent with crystalline acidity and sensational length.
Notes of toasted hazelnuts, nashi pear, lime sorbet, and sea spray on the nose with subtle smoke, chalk, green apple, and yellow stonefruits persisting on the palate.
Even in its youth, it’s ethereal and lean with a more than optimistic future ahead.
It’s a certain prodigy, in the making.
Enjoy this wine now or cellars until 2037.
The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – Australia Region – Coal River Valley, Tasmania Vintage – 2021 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.1%
