Our Review
Xanthe Hatcher has been the Pooles Rock winemaker since 2019, and her output has been extremely impressive. Pooles Rock was founded in 1988, gaining particular attention for chardonnay and semillon over the years. After founder David Clarke OAM passed away, the Agnew family (Audrey Wilkinson) acquired Pooles Rock and Cockfighters Ghost in 2011, injecting new life into the brands. Fruit comes off both estate and grower sites, centred around the Hunter holy trinity of shiraz, semillon and chardonnay. And those whites that made Pooles Rock such a star are certainly still singing under Xanthe’s watch. -MARCUS ELLIS
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
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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.
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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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