Description
Coldstream Hills was established in 1985 by James and Suzanne Halliday and has since grown to become one of Australia's leading and most awarded small wineries.
Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley east of Melbourne, the steep close planted vineyards of Coldstream Hills have become a signature of the region. So too have its wines, which reflect regional character, consistency and style.
Sourced from low yielding vineyards in the Lower and Upper Yarra Valley, all fruit is selectively handpicked prior to its delivery into the winery. It is made using a variety of handling and fermentation techniques, including the use of whole bunches. Each batch is then matured in new and used oak for nine months, prior to blending and bottling.
Winemaker notes......
On the nose vibrant cherry fruit characters are underpinned by savoury, gamey notes and spice. Attractive French oak is evident but does not dominate.
The palate is medium bodied in style, the wine has great texture, elegance and length. Fine chalky tannins provide structure to the palate and are complemented with hints of whole bunch stalk and fine grained French oak. Ripe fruit characters of cherry and raspberry are evident with gamey and savoury overtones.
Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley east of Melbourne, the steep close planted vineyards of Coldstream Hills have become a signature of the region. So too have its wines, which reflect regional character, consistency and style.
Sourced from low yielding vineyards in the Lower and Upper Yarra Valley, all fruit is selectively handpicked prior to its delivery into the winery. It is made using a variety of handling and fermentation techniques, including the use of whole bunches. Each batch is then matured in new and used oak for nine months, prior to blending and bottling.
Winemaker notes......
On the nose vibrant cherry fruit characters are underpinned by savoury, gamey notes and spice. Attractive French oak is evident but does not dominate.
The palate is medium bodied in style, the wine has great texture, elegance and length. Fine chalky tannins provide structure to the palate and are complemented with hints of whole bunch stalk and fine grained French oak. Ripe fruit characters of cherry and raspberry are evident with gamey and savoury overtones.