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| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2031 (based on 36 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by BigfootPMH on 10/1/2022 & rated 91 points: Lovely cool climate shiraz that was enjoyed by many, however a little ‘manufactured’?
Was not expecting the ripe red fruit that is unmissable on the pallate. Although the refinement and finesse make this enjoyable now, the fine tannins, structure and ample fruit make indicate this wine will only improve with time in the cellar.
Will try the next one in 5yrs if I can be that disciplined. (414 views) |
| Coldstream Hills Producer website
Founded by the author, James Halliday, Coldstream Hills is now a small part of Treasury Wine Estates, with 100ha of owned estate vineyards as its base, three in the Lower Yarra Valley and two in the Upper Yarra Valley. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir continue to be the principal focus; Merlot came on-stream in 1997, Sauvignon Blanc around the same time, Reserve Shiraz later still. Vintage conditions permitting, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are made in Reserve, Single Vineyard and varietal forms (at three price levels). In addition, Amphitheatre Pinot Noir was made in tiny quantities in 2006 and 2013. In 2010 a multimillion-dollar winery was erected around the original winery buildings and facilities; it has a capacity of 1500 tonnes. There is a plaque in the fermentation area commemorating the official opening on 12 October 2010 and naming the facility the "James Halliday Cellar".
Exports to the UK, the US and Singapore. Author: James Halliday2018 Coldstream Hills Shiraz ReserveMaturation The wine was matured in seasoned and new (28%) French oak barriques for sixteen months.
Colour
Dark-medium cherry-red with trace purple hue.
Bouquet
Attractive and fragrant with dark cherry, blue-fruits and five- spice evident. Hints of rose petal, vanilla pod and anise are interwoven with subtle French oak.
Palate
Medium-bodied in style, the palate displays classic cool climate suppleness, length of flavour and a chalky tannin finish. Dark cherry and blue fruit characters are harmoniously supported by inobtrusive French oak, pepper-spice and cinnamon. Layered and textural, this wine is an excellent example of Yarra Valley Shiraz.
Vintage conditions: A cool start to the growing season was overshadowed by a warm and humid late Spring. Dry conditions prevailed throughout the summer months with gloriously warm days and cool nights. A relatively early start to the season, which was fortunately tempered by an even period of sugar and flavour development.
Technical Analysis
Harvest Date 15th March 2018 pH 3.53
Acidity 6.5g/L
Alcohol 14%
Residual Sugar 0.1g/L Bottling Date October 2019 Peak Drinking Now to 2032
Grower: Justin Fahey
Vines planted: 2001
Clone: Mixed
Aspect: North facing
Soil: Grey clay-loamColdstream Hills Shiraz ReserveOverview
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Shiraz has been a Single Vineyard wine since 2014, having been sourced from fruit grown nearby Coldstream Hills. This wine is made using traditional techniques in small open fermentation pots, including in some years, the use of whole clusters. The wine is matured in French oak barrels for approximately sixteen months, prior to blending and bottling.Shiraz Varietal article (Wikipedia) | Varietal character (Appellation America)Reserve The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's PageAustralia Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)Victoria Wines of Victoria (Victorian Wine Industry Association)Yarra Valley Wine Yarra Valley (Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association) |
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