Reserve Pinot Noir 2023
Coldstream Hills
Reserve Pinot Noir 2023
Coldstream Hills
Reserve Pinot Noir 2023
Overview
Overview
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. The Reserve selection begins in the vineyard, invariably anchored on the low yielding Amphitheatre A Block - the steep north facing slope planted below the winery in 1985.
Sourced from handpicked fruit from the Coldstream Hills Estate Blocks, the fruit was fermented traditionally in small open fermenters. Whole bunches were used in the fermenters to add further complexity and structure.
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now to 2036 |
| Winemaker | Andrew Fleming |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Bronze | 2024 Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
| 95 Points | The Wine Front, Campbell Mattinson |
Campbell Mattinson
We’re off to the races, straight away. This is a Pinot Noir. Power of fruit, a belly of undergrowth, flex to the tannin and when we get to the edge the flavours just run straight over the top, and keep on going. Black cherry and sweet spices, a gently jellied aspect, woodsmoke and cedar, and all those foresty, earthen notes. Classic stuff. This will mature beautifully.
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Duck
Cured Meat
Pasta
Salad
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Brooding, but not restrained with dark cherry and blue fruits at the fore. French oak, mineral graphite and hints of whole bunch add complexity and depth.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Yarra Valley, Victoria
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.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
A cold wet start to the growing season proved challenging in the vineyards with fruit set and ultimately yields lower than average. Summer began with high humidity, but during the ripening period became stable and dry. The onset of flavour development occurred relatively rapidly with fine acidity retained across all varieties.