Pooley Butcher's Hill Pinot Noir 2025

Variety: Pinot Noir
Country: Australia, Tasmania, Coal River Valley

A single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Belmont vineyard at Richmond, adjacent to the cellar door. This north facing site has elevation of 30-100 metres on dolerite and self-mulching black vertosols over sandstone. Fruit was handpicked between 19-28 March. 30% Whole bunch was included in the ferment with the balance being destemmed. Fermentation was approximately 10 days on skins with a further 8 day post ferment maceration. The wine was matured for 10 months in French oak barriques of which 25% was new. Sirugue and Vicard barrels were used, medium toast and tight grain. Clone/s: ABEL, 114, 115, 777, MV6. Cellaring potential: 15+ years. 13.0 % alc/vol; 3.49 pH; 5.4 g/L TA.

'The nose is incredibly expressive and "high-toned," opening with vibrant layers of candied cherry and raspberry jube. These bright fruit notes are deepened by sophisticated floral aromas of wild violet and a subtle, spicy edge of anise. On the lifted palate, the wine shows remarkable elegance and a refined texture. Flavours of bright blueberry and raspberry are complemented by a hint of white pepper, all supported by soft acidity and fine, lean tannins that create a seamless balance between fruit purity and savoury complexity.' Anna Pooley, Winemaker.

2022 review. Oh man what a wine. 35% whole bunch, 25% new French oak, 10 months maturation in barrel. The deep colour is a Tasmanian specialty. Then there's the intensity, the complexity, the length, the potpourri of spices, the sultry tannins and black cherry fruit. My top pinot of ‘22. 99 points, James Halliday’s Top 100 wines 2023, The Weekend Australian, November 2023

Pooley Wines has an historical property and two separate vineyards in the Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania. The Coal River Valley has developed a worldwide reputation, and is ideally suited, for the production of cool-climate wines such as Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay. Members of the Pooley family have been actively involved in the business for three generations. Their longstanding passion and commitment to fine wine are your assurance of un-compromising quality.

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.

In 2003, John Pooley, son of Denis and Margaret, and his wife Libby bought Belmont Lodge, a heritage-listed Georgian home on the outskirts of Richmond. They have been lovingly renovating this second Pooley Wines Coal River Valley property, and planted vines on nearby Butchers Hill. In 2007 the first vintage of Pinot was produced from this steep vineyard site that overlooks the township of Richmond.