Our Review
Pooley Wines is a glowing exemplar of a boutique Tasmanian family estate. Three generations of the family have been involved in its development, with the little hands of the 4th generation now starting to get involved. The heart of production has historically been the glorious Campania vineyard of Cooinda Vale (after which the brand was originally named), planted to 12ha of chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling and pinot grigio, with new plantings currently underway. In '03, the family planted pinot noir and pinot grigio (and more recently chardonnay, riesling and syrah, bringing plantings to 6ha) at Belmont vineyard near Richmond, renamed Butcher’s Hill. A cellar door was established in the heritage-listed sandstone barn and coach house of the distinguished 1830s convict-built Georgian home, standing in pride of place on the heritage property. Wine quality has risen to dramatic effect, no small feat while doubling production, since the return to Tasmania of Anna Pooley and husband Justin Bubb to establish the winemaking arm of the estate in '12. Pooley's riesling, pinot noir and chardonnay now rank among Tasmania’s finest. -TYSON STELZER
Specialities
Chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, syrah
Cellar Door
Information
Our cellar door is located on the outskirts of the historic Richmond township in the heart of the Coal River Valley. Nestled between Belmont, the Georgian convict built, heritage listed home, and our vines you will find our tasting room in The Coach House. Join us for in-depth structured tastings, local cheeses and charcuterie boards daily, as well as artisan wood-fired pizzas on weekends. Pooley Wines is a must-see cellar door when visiting Southern Tasmania. Bookings are required, seated hosted tasting. Cheese and Charcuterie boards are available.
Hours
7 days 10–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Accommodation
Information
Pooley Wines also offers luxury accommodation and fine dining across the road at the lovingly restored Prospect Country House & Buscombe's Restaurant'. With just 11 luxuriously appointed rooms, the hotel and restaurant provide an intimate escape perfect for marking a special occasion or weekend getaway with friends and loved ones.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
TAS:
Pooley Wines
1431 Richmond Road,
Richmond TAS
Matthew Pooley
wholesaletas@pooleywines.com.au
0438 411 713
QLD:
Bouchon Wine & Spirits
16 Prospect st
Fortitude Valley QLD
Rory Smith
rsmith@bouchon.com.au
0407 0707 54.
Vic & NSW:
Vintage and Vine
PO Box 1457
Lane Cove NSW 1595
Iain Cameron
iain@vintageandvine.com
0407 617 214
WA:
Liquid Library
2/94 President Street
Welshpool WA 6106
Shaun Maher
shaun@liquidlibrary.net.au
0416 100 971
International Sales Information
For all other sales enquiries including:
- Museum release wines
- Private tutorials and wine tasting experiences
- Group bookings
- Private functions
Please contact the cellar door on (03) 6260 2895 or info@pooleywines.com.au.
Exports to the UK, the US and Sweden.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Anna Pooley, Justin Bubb |
| Viticulturalist |
Steven Ferguson |
| Region |
Tasmania |
| Address |
1431 Richmond Road, Richmond, Tas 7025
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| Established |
1990 |
| Dozens |
12 500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
24 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 6260 2895
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| Website |
www.pooleywines.com.au
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