Pooles Rock Wines COCKFIGHTERS's GHOST Chardonnay New South Wales Australia

Name:		Pooles Rock Wines COCKFIGHTERS's GHOST Chardonnay New South Wales Australia - 1998
		Where it's from: >Australia >New South Wales >Hunter Valley
Price per case:		£115.00
Bottle size:		75 cl
Bottles per case:		12
Style:		Rich Dry Whites
Grapes:		Chardonnay
Description:		This is a range of wines made from only the finest Australian fruit from specialized growers and wine makers. Behind every wine is a story - and this one starts 175 years ago when Governor Macquarie detailed a group of explorers to establish an overland route to the Hunter Valley. One wild, windy night as the intrepid travelers were crossing Wollombi Brook, misfortune struck. Cockfighter, the lead horse, became bogged in river quicksand and despite all efforts, drowned. A fateful night that gave birth to the legend of Cockfighter's Ghost . . . The Cockfighter's Ghost range is produced by Poole's Rock Wines and it's philosophy for Cockfighter's Ghost is to produce single varietal wines from Australia's finest wine regions, including of course, the Hunter Valley. The original 8 hectare vineyard is planted to chardonnay and semillon, while there is a small block of old vine shiraz dating back fifty years. These estate vines are the foundation of the range which currently includes six wines - Chardonnay, Unwooded Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho, Shiraz and a Western Australian Pinot Noir. Made predominantly from estate Chardonnay grapes grown in the sandy loam soils of the Broke-Fordwich region, this wine shows the benefits of an excellent season. The fully mature grapes were hand-picked, crushed and 'must' chilled, before gentle pressing. After cold settling, the juice was fermented in stainless steel at 10 - 15oC, then a component of the blend was transferred for seven months into new and two-year-old Allier and Troncais barriques. A partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact has also enhanced this balanced wine. An elegant, high quality Hunter Valley Chardonnay Cockfighter's Ghost 1998 is soft, rich and satisfying. Complex with appealing varietal characters this wine has a creamy palate and integrated oak.
Country:		Australia
Region:		New South Wales
Sub region:		Hunter Valley
Producer:		Pooles Rock Wines
Product ID:		46538

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This is a range of wines made from only the finest Australian fruit from specialized growers and wine makers. Behind every wine is a story (12 x 75 cl)

Pooles Rock Wines COCKFIGHTERS's GHOST Verdelho New South Wales Australia

This is a range of wines made from only the finest Australian fruit from specialized growers and wine makers. Behind every wine is a story (12 x 75 cl)

Pooles Rock Wines COCKFIGHTERS's GHOST Semillon New South Wales

This is a range of wines made from only the finest Australian fruit from specialized growers and wine makers. Behind every wine is a story

Pooles Rock Wines COCKFIGHTERS's GHOST Pinot Noir New South Wales

This is a range of wines made from only the finest Australian fruit from specialized growers and wine makers. Behind every wine is a story (12 x 75 cl)

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This is a range of wines made from only the finest Australian fruit from specialized growers and wine makers. Behind every wine is a story (12 x 75 cl)

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Arrowfield Estate THE AUTHOR'S Unwooded Chardonnay Hunter Valley New South Wales Australia

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