Our Review
Pooles Rock was founded, together with the Cockfighter’s Ghost brand, in ’88 by the late David Clarke OAM, and acquired by the Agnew family in ’11 (who also own the neighbouring Audrey Wilkinson). Pooles Rock sources fruit from a number of wine regions, although its essential operations are based in the lower Hunter. Over time, the emphasis has become one of site-specific iterations across 3 tiers: Single Vineyard (proprietary Hunter fruit), Premiere (externally sourced fruit from as far afield as South Australia and Tasmania) and Museum Releases (aged wines, incorporating all sources). The style is one of optimal ripeness, plump palate weight and precise structural latticework. -NED GOODWIN MW
Specialities
Shiraz, semillon, chardonnay.
Cellar Door
Information
This architecturally designed cellar door is located on the historic Post Office Vineyard, surrounded by some of Australia’s oldest shiraz vines dating back to the 1890s. Try Cellar Door-only wines, as well as a selection of museum wines, or enjoy some of the Hunters best food and wine matching at neighboring ‘Hunters Quarter’ – the combination of both complete the perfect afternoon in the Hunter.
Hours
7 days 10–5
Details are correct at time of writing
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Food
Information
Enjoy food and wine matching at our cellar door.
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Accommodation
Information
The White House is a 3 bedroom federation style cottage located on the beautiful Cockfighter’s Ghost Vineyard. Overlooking the historic vines and within walking distance to the onsite cellar door and Hunters Quarter restaurant, this accommodation is truly unique.
Details are correct at time of writing
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Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Xanthe Hatcher |
| Region |
Hunter Valley |
| Address |
576 De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
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| Established |
1988 |
| Dozens |
NFP |
| Vineyards (area) |
14.6 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Telephone |
(02) 4993 3688
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| Website |
www.poolesrock.com.au
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