Yarra Valley wines from Coldstream Hills
Merlot
Although a temperamental variety in the vineyard - sometimes producing no grapes at all, Merlot is particularly well suited (in flavour terms) to warmer slopes in the Yarra Valley. Predominantly estate-growth, Coldstream Hills Merlot is open fermented and matured in French oak barriques and bottled after 16-18 months in oak.
Notes
- Grape Variety
- 100% Merlot
- Food Matches
- All red meats, cheeses and game
Vintages
* No vintages made for 2002, 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.