Pooley Gewürztraminer 2024

Pooley Wines is a family-owned vineyard that was established in 1985 by Denis and Margaret Pooley, who planted vines on the banks of the Coal River in southern Tasmania. Initially, the vineyard was meant to be a retirement plan for the couple, but it soon turned into a passion project that flourished into a renowned premium cool-climate site. 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 2003, John Pooley and his wife Libby expanded their estate and established a second vineyard, Butcher’s Hill, with its first vintage produced in 2007. The passing of Margaret Pooley in 2010 marked a turning point for the family business, with Margaret’s granddaughter, Anna Pooley, returning to the family business in 2013. From this point onward, Pooley Wines has been made entirely by family hands. Today, more than 35 years after its establishment, Pooley Wines is recognised as one of Australia’s most renowned cool-climate producers. The Halliday Wine Companion awarded Pooley Wines the 2023 Winery of the Year, a testament to the family’s philosophy of making wines that reflect their unique environment while pushing the quality of the grapes and the wines even further. The Coal River Valley produces some of Australia’s finest wines, and Pooley Wines is at the forefront of this prestigious industry.

Due to an unusually warm winter, 2024 growing season started 3 weeks earlier than expected. The warmer temperatures and reduced but steady rainfall through the growing period was a contrast to V23, these optimal conditions lead to beautiful, high quality grapes. Harvesting commenced at Butcher’s Hill in early March with the House Block Pinot Noirs, and concluded with the Cordon Cut Riesling at Butcher’s Hill. Exceptional quality fruit and no pest or disease presence lead us to expect great things from the 2024 season.

Fruit sourced from the Tamar Valley, hand picked in the early hours of the morning at low temperatures to maintain freshness and fruit flavour. 24 hours of skin contacted before pressing to tank for fermentation in stainless steel. Inoculated with TXL yeast, and matured on lees for 3 months prior to bottling.

A dry Gewurztraminer style showcasing fragrant scents of nashi pear, dried rose petal, and Turkish Delight. The palate mirrors these orchard fruit notes, introducing crab apple and red delicious, culminating in a dry a refreshing crispness. - Winemakers Notes

The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Gewürztraminer
Country - Australia
Region - Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Vintage - 2024
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%