Wine Article
2018 Coldstream Hills Shiraz Reserve
Last edited on 7/27/2021 by LindsayM
This is the only version of this article / View version history
Maturation 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-loam
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-loam