Pooley Butchers Hill Pinot Noir 2024 sparkling-wine "Bete Noir is the bane

"Bete Noir is the bane of one's existence and here refers to the multitude of small parcels that go into this blend

The 2022 Shiraz was fermented wild (with 60% whole bunches) and raised in 5

then open fermented and gently basket pressed before ageing on fine lees for 12 months in large format seasoned barrels and foudres

it has since grown to include more than 200 growers over 600 hectares of land

An earthy spice complements the brooding dark fruit flavours

Pooley Butchers Hill Pinot Noir 2024 sparkling-wine "Bete Noir is the baneProducer The critically acclaimed boutique Tasmanian producer is now under the ownership of its third generation of the Pooley family. Anne Pooley is the talented head winemaker, while her brother, Mathew Pooley, acts as their brand ambassador, sharing the wine and their story with the world. Their grandparents, Denis and Margaret, planted vines on their family farm as a hobby back in 1985, and this has since grown into a thriving family business.