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Coldstream Hills prides itself for having access to many of the best vineyards in the Yarra Valley. These sites are found throughout the upper and lower Yarra Valley with each vineyard providing a range of unique characteristics to the wines. Back in the late 1980s, James Halliday introduced single vineyard wines to Coldstream Hills demonstrating their unique sense of place. The tradition has continued with the on-going release of the Single Vineyard range. Located in the south-eastern corner of the Yarra Valley, the Beenak Vineyard epitomises cool climate viticulture delivering wines of precision and finesse.
"A beautifully textured wine of tremendous depth and power, albeit with a degree of delicacy. Subtle lemon and quince paste notes on the nose, with a nice chalky character and lightly roasted nuttiness. The finish is fine and chalky. From the old Accolade vineyard, close to Gembrook and near the Yarra at high altitude. It ripens a little later and made without malolactic ferment but spent time on lees and in puncheons. 94 Points."
"Made from vines planted in '89 on an easterly facing slope. A bright green gold with aromas of stone fruits, apple blossom and just a touch of struck match. A little more open-knit on the palate than the Deer Farm, this gently textured, flavoursome and balanced wine can be enjoyed now and over the next four to six years at least. 94 Points."
Restrained, yet expressive, with lemon pith and lime, white florals and underlying mineral and nougat notes. Seamless oak is beautifully integrated adding complexity and spice.
Vibrant and pure with lemon pith and lime, white florals and a subtle mineral thread. Layered and complex with nuances of nougat and oak, finishing with fine chalky phenolics and crystalline acidity.
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Cooler than Bordeaux yet warmer than Burgundy, picturesque Yarra Valley is one of Australia's foremost cool-climate wine regions. An easy one-hour’s drive from Melbourne, the area is home to more than 80 cellar doors. In addition to the huge range of wineries, the area boasts superb contemporary restaurants, authentic rustic farms - and luxury overnight accommodation if the sightseeing gets too much! The fertile Yarra Valley soils produce famously elegant and textured Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
A relatively warm start to the growing season with high rainfall, but generally fine conditions during flowering. An unseasonally wet January ensued easing to fine, warm and dry conditions resulting in an early and relatively compressed harvest period. Acid retention was high particularly across the white varieties.