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Passion project of Karin and Lars, Winmark is a wonderland of wine, sculptures, and natural beauty nestled between mountain ranges in Broke NSW. More than a premium Hunter Valley Chardonnay producer, Winmark is a destination meticulously carefully designed for connection, creativity and nourishing the soul.
That dedication and meticulous attention carry from the flawless lawns through to the vineyards themselves - There’s a good reason why Winmark is a Halliday 5 star rated Winery.
Crafted by Nature, Shaped by Vision
The vineyard was originally established in 1988 by the late founder of Macquarie Bank, David Clarke. David named the vineyard after the iconic large rock on the property, Pooles Rock. The story goes, that an English convict Richard Poole, in the early 1800’ used to sleep in the hollow of the Rock and the rock was then named after him.
When Karin bought Winmark 2016, it was intended to be a place for family and friends to retreat, connect and unwind. After realising the depth of the natural beauty, abundance of wildlife and the unique terroir’s ability to produce premium chardonnay, Karin decided that it was a place that should be shared with others. She invisaged a place where couples, families, friends and individuals could come to relax in the tranquil surrounds and recharge. In 2018 Karin and a small team embarked on transforming the property, piece at a time, restoring, landscaping and adding to the facilities.
Fast forward to now and Karin and Lars travel the world bringing back Sculptures and Artworks to share with the Hunter Valley. Together they curate an inspirational, world class art experience indoors and out, at the stunning Winmark property.
Where Art Meets Earth
Since 2018, the 130 acre property has been fully renovated with an artful eye, transforming it into one of the area’s premier destinations consistently holding top rankings across the Hunter Valley. The property displays sculptures and artworks from around the world, blending created art with the natural beauty of breathtaking mountain and vineyard views.
Winmark now boasts award winning wines, a cellar door, Rosie’s Alfresco, Coffee van, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery and Boutique. Karin’s ethos is that Winmark (meaning field of vines in Danish) will inspire all its guests to glean inspiration to create their own small pocket of beauty back at home. She believes that your surroundings have an overwhelming impact on your mood, your happiness and quality of life. She hopes that every guest will feel inspired from their Winmark experience, whether stopping by for a tasting, attending an art class or staying on the property.
Our History
Awarded 5-star Halliday rating
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Awarded 5-star Halliday Rating
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Rosie’s Alfresco Area opens
Gift Shop Opened
Hunter Valley Wine Industry and Legends Awards
2023 Cellar Door of the Year
Halliday Wine Companion
Short listed for Best New Winery
Awarded 5-star Halliday rating
Icon 7 2
Winmark Icon 7 2 Chardonnay is released
Young Gun of Wine
Vineyard of the Year Awards 2022 – Top 50
NSW Small Winemakers Show
2022 Trophy Award – Best Young Chardonnay
Art Gallery
The Art Gallery was opened by Danish Ambassador Pernille
Winmark Expressions
Winmark Expressions Chardonnay is released
Single Vinyard Reserve
Winmark Single Vineyard Reserve 2019 is released
Cellar Door
Cellar door opens in the old Pooles Rock storage shed
Rusty's Run
Rusty’s Run 2019 Chardonnay is released
John Belsham
International Winemaker & Consultant John Belsham is appointed to consult for Winmark
Rock Club
Winmark’s wine club is established
Winmark Chardonnay 2018
Winmark Wines 2018 Chardonnay is bottled ready for release in late 2018
Installations
The grounds are transformed by a perennial and rose garden designed by Paul Bangay alongside a tree park known as Karin’s Koppie
Sculpture Walk
David Ball’s majestic sculpture Biosis is installed as the first of many
Block 5
The block is cleared and replanted with premium chardonnay clones ENTAV 548 and 95 Bernard
Winmark Wines
Karin Adcock purchases the Pooles Rock property and establishes Winmark Wines. The vineyard enters a renewal phase with Verdelho (Block 5) removed ahead of redevelopment.
Growing the Team
Award-winning Liz Riley is appointed Viticulturist and David Grosser of Vitigro becomes Vineyard Manager.
Block 4
The original semillon is replaced by chardonnay in Rows 19–38
Awards between 2001 and 2010
Pooles Rock wines are awarded more than 80 medals by the Hunter Valley Wine Show and the National Wine Show of Australia, with several wines scoring 96 points by James Halliday
Blocks 1 and 2
David Clarke plants Blocks 1 and 2 on Pooles Rock
David Clarke
Macquarie Bank founder David Clarke buys Pooles Rock and Block 5 is planted
Block 3
Block 3 is planted
Block 4
The first 18 rows of Block 4 are planted. They are believed to be some of the oldest chardonnay vines in the Broke Fordwich district and are the famous Penfolds clone.
Pooles Rock
The iconic rock, Pooles Rock, is named after destitute former convict Richard Poole, who slept in a hollow inside the rock.
Our Dedicated Team
A property the size of Winmark relies on a dedicated full time team to keep it in pristine condition. Meet the people behind the award winning wine, manicured lawns, warm hospitality and stunning art displays. Read more about any of our talented team by clicking on their name. If you need to get in contact with any of our team, please send us an email.
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189 – 229 Wollombi Rd, Broke NSW 2330 Australia
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