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2021 Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir Deer Farm Vineyard
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Vibrant intense raspberry, muddled strawberry and sour cherry characters with savoury graphite notes and subtle French oak. Hints of whole bunch spice add perfume and spice.
Coldstream Hills prides itself for having access to many of the best vineyards in the Yarra Valley. Back in the late 1980s, James Halliday introduced single vineyard wines to Coldstream Hills demonstrating their unique styles. The tradition has continued with the release of the Single Vineyard range.
At higher altitude and planted in 1994 on grey clay-loam soil, the Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard in Gladysdale produces charming Pinot Noir wines with sour cherry, hints of blue fruits and chalky tannins. Ethereal and perfumed with notes of muddled strawberries and cranberries, this is a beautifully framed wine." - Coldstream Hills
Vintage conditions:
A near perfect season for cool climate varieties in the Yarra. Good winter and spring rainfall replenished the soil profile allowing a good
start to the growing season. Spring was generally
mild with no frost, flowering occurred during warm,
stable conditions which was ideal. The ripening
season was generally mild and punctuated with well-timed rainfall. A very even harvest period with
gradual ripening and flavour development, vibrant
natural acidity, and excellent quality fruit.
Technical Analysis
Harvest Date 21st
-22nd March 2021
pH 3.48
Acidity 5.6g/L
Alcohol 13.5 %
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
Bottling Date March 2022
Peak Drinking Now - 2032
Maturation.
Ten months in French oak – forty percent new with
the remainder in seasoned French oak barriques.
Colour Medium light crimson
Bouquet Vibrant intense raspberry, muddled
strawberry and sour cherry characters with savoury
graphite notes and subtle French oak. Hints of whole bunch spice add perfume and spice.
Palate Plush and textural with a silky tannin finish.
Muddled strawberries and raspberries dominate
with spice, graphite mineral and seamless French
oak adding complexity. Beautifully framed and
balanced, this wine offers the essence of Upper
Yarra Pinot Noir.
An outstanding vintage.
Coldstream Hills prides itself for having access to many of the best vineyards in the Yarra Valley. Back in the late 1980s, James Halliday introduced single vineyard wines to Coldstream Hills demonstrating their unique styles. The tradition has continued with the release of the Single Vineyard range.
At higher altitude and planted in 1994 on grey clay-loam soil, the Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard in Gladysdale produces charming Pinot Noir wines with sour cherry, hints of blue fruits and chalky tannins. Ethereal and perfumed with notes of muddled strawberries and cranberries, this is a beautifully framed wine." - Coldstream Hills
Vintage conditions:
A near perfect season for cool climate varieties in the Yarra. Good winter and spring rainfall replenished the soil profile allowing a good
start to the growing season. Spring was generally
mild with no frost, flowering occurred during warm,
stable conditions which was ideal. The ripening
season was generally mild and punctuated with well-timed rainfall. A very even harvest period with
gradual ripening and flavour development, vibrant
natural acidity, and excellent quality fruit.
Technical Analysis
Harvest Date 21st
-22nd March 2021
pH 3.48
Acidity 5.6g/L
Alcohol 13.5 %
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
Bottling Date March 2022
Peak Drinking Now - 2032
Maturation.
Ten months in French oak – forty percent new with
the remainder in seasoned French oak barriques.
Colour Medium light crimson
Bouquet Vibrant intense raspberry, muddled
strawberry and sour cherry characters with savoury
graphite notes and subtle French oak. Hints of whole bunch spice add perfume and spice.
Palate Plush and textural with a silky tannin finish.
Muddled strawberries and raspberries dominate
with spice, graphite mineral and seamless French
oak adding complexity. Beautifully framed and
balanced, this wine offers the essence of Upper
Yarra Pinot Noir.
An outstanding vintage.