Generous, savoury fruit and spice from the former Poole’s Rock vineyard in Broke Fordwich
For those who enjoy their chardonnays intense and laden with fruit, this is a great choice. The mid-palate delivers generous stone fruit flavours, with a touch of warmth and spice. Yellow peach, baked quince and custard tart, with a faint undertone of grapefruit. As the wine opens in the glass, appealing savoury tones emerge, enhancing its food-friendly nature. Drink to 2027.
93 points Toni Paterson MW for Halliday Wine Companion, September 2025
Winmark Wines is the family business of Karin Adcock and Lars Nielson.
Based in the Broke Fordwich side of Hunter Valley, their winery specialises in Chardonnay, and draws on fruit from their excellent vineyard, formerly known as Poole’s Rock. Planted in stages from 1972, the site is planted to numerous clones, including Penfolds, ENTAV 548 and Bernard 95.
The vineyard is managed by Broke local Dave Grosser and Perth-born, and now Hunter local, Liz Riley. The wines are made by acclaimed consulting winemaker John Belsham.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Hunter Valley |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
| ABV Percent | 12.5% |