Picked by hand, bottled by friends
POOL Wines makes lo-fi, sulphur-free wines from Dja Dja Wurrung country in Kyneton, shaped by regenerative farming, early picking, and a deep respect for the land. No additions, no fining, no filtering, just vibrant, living wines with energy, texture, and a sense of place in every bottle.
What’s POOL Wines?
POOL began with four childhood friends, Tim, Al, Ed and Darcy, and a shared urge to make wine their own way. What started as a hobby became a serious project after their first vintage in 2019, built from half a tonne of local Shiraz and a lot of curiosity. Since then, POOL has grown into one of Central Victoria’s most exciting natural wine labels, working with fruit from Kyneton, Macedon, Heathcote and surrounds. The approach is simple: source responsibly farmed fruit close to home, pick by hand whenever possible, and let the wine find its shape without sulphur, fining or filtration. The result is wine that feels bright, loose, alive and full of character, made by people who care as much about farming and friendship as what ends up in the glass.
What We're Pouring.
Small-batch. Hand-picked. Made without sulphur, fining or filtration. These are lo-fi wines from Central Victoria, grown with care and made to be vibrant, textural and full of life. Here’s what’s currently flowing from Kyneton to Hong Kong.
What Is Natural Wine?
Natural wine means different things to different people, but for POOL it starts with fruit grown responsibly and ends with as little interference as possible. That means farming with care, picking by hand, fermenting without additives, and leaving the wine unfined, unfiltered and untouched by sulphur. It’s not about chasing flaws or making wine difficult. It’s about keeping the process honest and letting the vineyard, season and fruit speak for themselves.
POOL’s wines lean into freshness, balance and drinkability. Fruit is often picked earlier to hold onto acid and brightness rather than pushed for ripeness or weight. In the winery, neutral vessels and people power do most of the work. The wines that come out of that process are lively, energetic and sometimes unpredictable in the best possible way, expressive bottles with structure, movement and plenty to say.
Shiraz
Heathcote & Central Victoria
Cabernet
Macedon & surrounds
Vermentino / Moscato Giallo
Chalmers Vineyard
Tim, Al, Ed & Darcy
POOL is a true shared project. Tim Flynn, Darcy Muller, Alex Servinis and Ed Curnow are involved across the whole process, from sourcing fruit and working in the vineyard to winemaking, labels, logistics and getting bottles into the world. With different skills, perspectives and plenty of ideas between them, the four have built POOL as a collaborative label grounded in friendship, learning and doing things thoughtfully.