Yarra Valley wines from Coldstream Hills
Pinot Noir
The Reserve selection process begins in the vineyard, invariably anchored on the steep north facing Amphitheatre A Block. The ancient clay loam soils ensure naturally low yielding vines & concentrated fruit flavours.
All fruit is hand picked & is handled separately in small open fermenters. Vinification techniques are generally traditional with hand plunging, warm fermentation temperatures and a percentage of whole fruit inclusion. The resultant wines undergo maturation in new (up to 50%) and used French oak barrels for ten months.
The Reserve style is one of fruit concentration, texture, complexity and length. The wine is released only in years where the quality is deemed to be exceptional and has the ability to cellar for up to ten years.
Notes
- Grape Variety
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Food Matches
- Fresh cooked salmon, fine Asian or breast of duck
Vintages
* No vintages made for 2003, 2001, 1999
There is an emphasis here on varietal fruit and length of flavour, which the cool climate bestows on each grape variety. The Yarra Valley wines are designed to be enjoyed upon release & are attractive when young, but will certainly reward careful cellaring.
When the Yarra Valley and Reserve wines of the same vintage are tasted next to each other, the difference will be immediately obvious, yet the wines (and all Coldstream Hills wines) have a family resemblance.