Wines By Pooles Rock

Cockfighters Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Langhorne Creek

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Langhorne Creek can lay claim to the finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines are planted to rich soils which are nourished by annual flooding. The fruit is influenced by ubiquitous eucalypts which infuse grapes with chewy, gummy flavours.

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Cockfighter's Ghost searched for the ideal site, one that would provide a suitable microclimate and rich alluvial soils conducive to the production of vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon. Langhorne Creek is renowned for harvests of well endowed Cabernet grapes exhibiting ripe flavours and fine tannins. Following harvest, parcels are promptly transported to the wineworks at Pokolbin for immediate crushing and pressing, throughout the cool of night to retain maximum freshness. Fruit is vinified in temperature controlled fermenters to a regimen which achieves maximum extraction of colour, flavours and tannin. Cockfighter's Ghost is matured in a selection of small French oak barrels before bottling. Approx 14.0%


Deep red in colour. Vibrant blackcurrant and ripe mulberry nose. The palate is concentrated exhibiting dark fruit flavours of blackberry and blueberry integrated with soft super fine chocolate tannins to provide balance and length of flavour. A rich, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon to complement braised cheek or venison.

Cockfighters Ghost McLaren Vale Shiraz 2009

McLaren Vale

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Harvests of the finest Shiraz grapes exhibiting vibrant fruit characters and juicy tannins, grown to estate vineyards in McLaren Vale have been set aside for vinification into Cockfighter's Ghost.

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Cockfighter's Ghost retain excellent sites in McLaren Vale which yield the most splendid Shiraz grapes. The winemaking team work closely with growers to produce a pure regional varietal wine with good concentration on the palate, solid structure and intensity of fruit. Following the harvest, grapes are promptly transported to the wineworks at Pokolbin for immediate crushing and pressing, throughout the cool of night to retain maximum freshness. Fruit is vinified in temperature controlled fermenters to a regimen which achieves maximum extraction of colour, flavours and tannin. After completion, the finished wine is matured in a selection of 300 litres French oak barrels before bottling. Alcohol 14.9%


Black red with a purple hue. Nose of lifted ripe blackcurrants, sweet black mulberries, black pepper and fragrant oak. The palate is intense with sweet black mulberries and blackcurrant which combine with sweet Shiraz tannins and vanillin oak to provide good depth of flavour and length. A very ready to drink now Shiraz alongside spicy Asian or grilled meats.

Cockfighters Ghost Merlot 2011

Orange

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Cockfighter was a horse who met with an untimely death, his ghost haunts a billabong but the tale would be long forgotten if it wasn't for the award winning team at Pooles Rock. Merlot vines thrive on the New South Wales central ranges, where the cool, slow ripening climes of the up and coming Orange winegrowing district yields some of Australia's finest fruit. In keeping with its provenance, Cockfighter's Ghost is profuse with the rich blueberry plum and varietal spice characters of Merlot, all supported by an exquisite, soft and lingering tannin frame.

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The team at Cockfighter's Ghost work closely with growers to employ the most exacting standards of viticulture, essential for healthy fruit and ensuring consistent yields of the finest grapes. A pure Merlot wine sourced off vines planted to the cool ripening climes of Orange in the central ranges of New South Wales. Grapes are promptly transported to the estate wineworks at Pokolbin for immediate crushing and pressing throughout the cool of night to retain maximum freshness. Parcels are vinified in temperature controlled fermenters to a regimen which achieves maximum extraction of colour, flavours and tannin. The finished wine is matured in a selection of small French oak barrels.


Dark red in colour. Spicy ripe plum, mulberry and currant aromas seasoned by hints of drying herbal spice. The palate is rich with spicy plum and ripe mulberry flavours. Hints of vanillin oak lead to a sweet dark chocolate tannin finish. The ideal accompaniment to lamb and scalloped potato or a crispy roast duck with root vegetables and thyme.

Cockfighters Ghost Verdelho 2010

Hunter Valley

One wild and windy night as a group of explorers were crossing Wollombi brook, misfortune struck Cockfighter, the lead horse. He became bogged in river quicksand and drowned despite all efforts. A fateful night that gave birth to the legend of Cockfighter's Ghost. Hunter Valley Verdelho has made a name for itself as Australia's most distinctive style of unwooded dry white. Cockfighter's Ghost source fuit from vines which thrive in the sandy loam soils of Hunter Valley, to deliver a generous Verdelho wine with vibrant aromatics and vivid fruit flavours.

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The winemaking team at Cockfighter's Ghost endeavour to manage their vineyards in the most environmentally sustainable manner, to achieve stylish and popular pure varietal wines which can best represent the unique expressions of Hunter Valley's splendid terrior. The most exacting standards of viticulture are essential to retain the healthiest vines and ensure consistent yields of the finest fruit. Harvest takes place throughout the cool of night to retain maximum freshness. Grapes are delivered to the wineworks at Pokolbin for immediate crushing and pressing. Batches are racked and treated to a temperature controlled tank fermentation at 16°C, followed by a spell of cold settle and bottling.


Pale straw green colour. Lifted musk fruit aromas. Flavours of rockmelons and mango, guava and pineapple flow onto the palate, combining with fresh acidity to provide a dry and crisp, well balanced finish. A fresh, dry white for immediate enjoyment, an ideal aperitif or a perfect accompaniment to white fleshed meats and Asian cuisine.

Pooles Rock Pinot Noir 2009

Tamar Valley

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Best Tasmanian Wine and Best Tasmanian Pinot Noir at the Royal Hobart Wine Show! Not bad for an effort that's grown and vintaged in the Tamar Valley but actually made at Pokolbin in the heart of Hunter Valley. Established by a McQuarie banker who knows his wine, nothing short of the finest Pinot Noir has been sourced to be treated to the most lavish, no expense spared vinification.

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Pooles Rock can call on harvests of intensely flavoured Pinot Noir from the most splendid vineyards in Tasmania's Tamar Valley. The winemaking team inspect vines throughout the growing season and work very closely with a canon of dedicated growers. The time of picking is crucia, determined by a schedule planned to collate parcels as they achieve complete ripeness. Grapes are harvested and crushed into small two ton open top fermenters. The must is cold soaked for two or three days and hand plunged twice daily during the ferments. Following completion of malolactic in barrel, batches are matured ten months in a selection of French oak barrels before assembling into the finished wine. Alcohol 13.3%


Cherry red colour. Aromas of cherry and blueberries, mulberry with spicy vanillin oak. Flavours of soft sweet berry fruit, mulberry and ripe cherries. Hints of spice with a milk chocolate texture and sweet fruit velvet textural finish. Will accompany duck or rare lamb, salmon steaks or brie.

Poole’s Rock Vineyard was founded 1988 in the Broke Fordwich district of Hunter Valley by McQuarie banker David Clarke

Located thirty kilometres west of the main Hunter vineyard region, the original 32 hectare property is named after the monolith on its southern boundary, which in turn takes its name from a prominent local character who lived in the area over 100 years ago. Four prime hectares were planted solely to chardonnay vines, an endeavour described by legendary Australian winemaker, Murray Tyrrell, as the viticultural showpiece of Hunter Valley. David Clarke spent two years in search of this ideal site, one that would provide a suitable microclimate and alluvial soils conducive to the production of premium chardonnay. He engaged viticultural consultant Di Davidson to assist with the vineyard’s design. Development and planting commenced in spring 1988. They took meticulous care in establishing the vineyard, which is fully irrigated. The vines are now fully mature and producing remarkable quality fruit.

The first vintage was released in 1990, with subsequent high quality releases securing Poole’s Rock Chardonnay’s outstanding reputation. Made entirely from estate grown grapes, Poole’s Rock Chardonnay is an elegant wine with a richly textured palate. It is crafted from grapes grown on the estate vineyard and fermented in Vosges oak barriques from several of France’s premier cooperages. The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, while components of the overall blend are kept on yeast lees. This adds an appealing creamy complexity to the wine which is of medium weight and typically exhibits restrained, ripe tropical fruit and citrus aromas. A full, rich and voluptuous style, Poole’s Rock Chardonnay gained its reputation at Sydney’s finest restaurants and now boasts an enthusiastic following around the world.

In 1994 Poole’s Rock acquired a 13 hectare property on the banks of the Wollombi Brook near Broke, which he named Cockfighter’s Ghost. The name dates back to when Governor Macquarie detailed explorers to establish an overland route to Hunter Valley. One wild, windy night as the intrepid travellers were crossing Wollombi Brook, misfortune struck. The lead horse, Cockfighter became bogged in river quicksand and drowned despite all efforts. A fateful night that gave birth to the legend of Cockfighter’s Ghost.

The Cockfighter’s Ghost range is intended as a no compromise niche quality label, producing single varietal wines. The original vineyard is planted to chardonnay, semillon and viognier, and a small block of old vine shiraz dating back 50 years. These estate vines are the foundation of the range, which currently includes Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho, a Victoria Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Clare Valley Riesling and red varietals from South Australia, McLaren Vale Merlot, Shiraz and a Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon.

In 1998, a Premium Reserve Cockfighter’s Ghost label was added, featuring an award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the famed terra rossa soils of Coonawarra. The Premium Reserve range is intended as the epitome of regional expression of a single variety and is only released in exceptional vintages. The range includes a Tasmania Pinot Noir and Orange Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling.

Early in 2001 Poole’s Rock Wines acquired the neighbouring Wollombi Brook Vineyard, developed in the seventies and known then as the Simon Whitlam vineyard, which was planted to Semillon and Chardonnay. The site, which has similar soils and microclimate, effectively doubled the total vineyard area. Today there is a total of fourteen hectares under vine on this vineyard planted to chardonnay and verdelho. In February 2002, Poole’s Rock Wines purchased one of Southcorp Wines largest regional wineries, the extensively refurbished operations at Pokolbin, in the heart of Hunter Valley. This considerable facility sits proudly on the historic 73 hectare Glen Elgin estate, founded in 1895. A ten hectare mature, drip irrigated Shiraz vineyard, some vines dating back to 1900, was added to Poole’s Rock Wines estate. This historic vineyard has been re-named Post Office Vineyard in recognition of the original Pokolbin Post Office, which was once located on this site.

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The estate flagship and namesake, Poole’s Rock Chardonnay is the foundation stone of this award winning signature range. However there is ample room for future volume expansion to accommodate the increasing demand for Poole’s Rock, Cockfighter’s Ghost and Firestick wines. The winery also features a state of the art air conditioned barrel store and the historic original winery. In recent years the winery has carried out contract work for numerous other operations including Brokenwood, McGuigan, Spring Mountain and Mayfield.

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