Rock Formation
The genesis of Poole's Rock Group dates back to 1988 when businessman David Clarke established his first vineyard in Broke in the Hunter Valley. David's long-held interest in wine stems partly from the fact that his father was the accountant of one of Australia's iconic wine figures - Maurice O'Shea.
The original vineyard estate produces the flagship Poole’s Rock Chardonnay, a benchmark for the company’s prestige portfolio, which has since evolved to include the trophy-winning Poole’s Rock Semillon and Poole’s Rock Shiraz.
In 1994 the company acquired the Cockfighter’s Ghost vineyard and Cockfighter’s Ghost Cottage at the foot of the Brokenback Range, and in 2002 acquired the historic Glen Elgin Estate, now known as the Post Office Block, and site of the popular Cellar Door and winery.
David Clarke passed away in April 2011 after a long and brave fight with cancer. At his instigation, discussions with Agnew family, Hunter Valley neighbours and owners of the near-by Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, commenced in late 2010 culminating in their purchase of the business in August 2011.
Visitors to the Poole's Rock Wines Cellar Door are welcomed by our friendly, knowledgeable staff and introduced to a diverse portfolio of finely crafted wines suitable for all tastes and occasions.