Pooles Rock pours on the historic Post Office Vineyard, ringed by Hunter Shiraz vines planted in the 1890s that go into the flagship Pooles Rock Shiraz. David Clarke established the label in 1988 under the name Cockfighter's Ghost, and both ranges are poured here, alongside museum releases and wines sold nowhere else.
The $20 Premiere tasting is the way in, and it steps up to a $55 Taste of the Hunter with local produce and a $120 behind-the-scenes experience for anyone who wants to go deeper. The White House, a three-bedroom federation cottage on the vineyard with a wraparound veranda, is a short walk from the tasting room. It opens daily, 10am to 5pm, closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The old-vine Shiraz is the reason to come: there is not much fruit this age left in the valley.
At this cellar door
- Tasting
- Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
- On site
- Stay on site
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Tasting experiences
- Premiere Tasting Experience$20pp
- Taste of the Hunter Experience$55pp
Best varieties paired with local produce
- Pooles Rock Behind the Scenes Experience$120pp
- Savour the moment: An unforgettable private group experience$750pp
Private, up to 8 guests
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Food & stay
Stay on site
The White House is a three bedroom, two bathroom federation cottage on the vineyard, with a gourmet kitchen, two living rooms, a fireplace and a wraparound veranda. It is within walking distance of the cellar door.
Pooles Rock Wine Club
Join ↗Two membership options (Premium Mixed Pack or Pick Your Own), requiring two dozen wines every 12 months at 15% off full RRP.
- Premium Mixed Pack
Every 12 months · 24 bottles a release
- Pick Your Own Wines
Every 12 months · 24 bottles a release
Every membership includes
15% off all purchases (full RRP only, discount excludes specials) · Access to members-only events and priority access to others · Access to special offers, first-look, museum and limited release wines · Complimentary wine tastings for up to 8 guests · Priority accommodation access on the vineyard and locally
The estate
- Ownership
- Agnew Wines
Getting here & good to know
Pooles Rock is at 576 DeBeyers Road, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley wine country.
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Details last checked 2026-09-12.