Pooley Cooinda Vale JRD Syrah 2022

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.

Cooinda Vale Vineyard was established in 1985 by Pooley’s founders, Margaret and Dennis Pooley. Sitting between 80-100m above sea level, the vineyard is tucked away in a nook of hills North of Campania making it much more protected from prevailing weather conditions. Being more continental it also experiences greater extremes in temperatures bringing more frequent frosts, snow and heat waves. The iron lacking grey brown sandy loam over clay subsoils at this site tend to bring a moderate level of struggle to the vines by restricting deep root growth and water accessibility but in turn creates a wine that is more delicate and finer.

Named after the second generation John Roy Denis Pooley and sourced from a very small block of Tahbilk clone Syrah that was planted in 1999 Matt Pooley as a trial block of Syrah looking specifically at climate change and where it would lead Tasmania's wine future. Four rows of this varietal were planted, later expanded to eight rows which is enough to make 2-3 barrels depending on the vintage. 100% destemmed, with fermentation for 12 days on skins with XR yeast before being pressed to French oak barriques (25% new) for 14 months. 

Bountiful aromas of violets and vanilla with a dusting of white pepper. Following through to candied blueberries, allspice and orange on the palate. Finishing with a perfect crushed velvet texture. - Anna Pooley, Winemaker.

This wine will continue to develop with careful cellaring. Drink now til 2040. 

Syrah from the Cooinda Vale Vineyard in the Coal River Valley; 100% destemmed, matured for 14 months in 25% new French oak barriques. Juicy blueberry, boysenberry, plum and mulberry fruit tones with hints of pepper, violets, Chinese five-spice, vanilla, plum conserve, dried orange rind, earth, tobacco and cocoa powder. Fruit-pure, with milk chocolate and blueberry-pie vibes on the palate, creamy in its flow, with fine, powdery tannins and superb fruit and freshness as it trails off. Drink 2023-2035. - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points.

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Shiraz
Country - Australia
Region - Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%