# Cooinda Vale Single Vineyard Chardonnay (2019)

- **Producer:** Pooley Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Tasmania, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €46
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lemon, peach, cloves, vanilla, butter

## About this wine

The Pooley Cooinda Vale Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 originates from the Cooinda Vale vineyard, established in 1985 in Tasmania's Coal River Valley. This single-vineyard wine is a testament to Pooley Wines' commitment to expressing the unique terroir of the region. The family-owned winery, now in its third generation, emphasizes a philosophy of 'sense of place' in its winemaking. The 2019 vintage benefited from favorable conditions in Tasmania, with sufficient rainfall contributing to the grapes' development.

## Interesting facts

- Cooinda Vale vineyard planted in 1985.
- Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
- Managed with biological and regenerative farming.
- Pooley Wines named Halliday Winery of the Year 2023.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its textural complexity complements dishes with similar mouthfeel. Subtle oak notes can harmonize with roasted flavors and herbs.

## Wine making process

The Pooley Cooinda Vale Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 begins with whole bunch pressing, followed by fermentation using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 9 months in French oak barriques and puncheons, with 40% new oak. Notably, malolactic fermentation is avoided for this vintage. The vineyard is managed using biological and regenerative agricultural practices.