Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay Yarra Valley 2014
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2014
The Wine
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay is the culmination of a strict selection process, where wine quality is paramount. Produced only in years where the quality is deemed to be exceptional, the wine is made from a selection of low yielding and mature vineyards. The Coldstream Hills Briarston Vineyard provides an outstanding resource of Bernard clone (French clone) Chardonnay, which adds elegance and length to the wine.
Gentle handling practices, including whole bunch pressing are carried out, with each batch undergoing barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French oak.
The growing season began with a variable spring season, followed by a dry and warm Summer. Conditions during the flowering period were not conducive to optimum fruit set, with many vineyards harvesting below average yields. A challenging vintage in many respects, but fruit quality remained of a high standard.
This wine was fermented and matured on lees for nine months in new (60%) and seasoned French oak puncheons and barriques.
Cellared Says
Private Cellar – Perfect Condition
Reviews
97 Points – Jeremy Oliver
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2014
The Wine
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay is the culmination of a strict selection process, where wine quality is paramount. Produced only in years where the quality is deemed to be exceptional, the wine is made from a selection of low yielding and mature vineyards. The Coldstream Hills Briarston Vineyard provides an outstanding resource of Bernard clone (French clone) Chardonnay, which adds elegance and length to the wine.
Gentle handling practices, including whole bunch pressing are carried out, with each batch undergoing barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French oak.
The growing season began with a variable spring season, followed by a dry and warm Summer. Conditions during the flowering period were not conducive to optimum fruit set, with many vineyards harvesting below average yields. A challenging vintage in many respects, but fruit quality remained of a high standard.
This wine was fermented and matured on lees for nine months in new (60%) and seasoned French oak puncheons and barriques.
Cellared Says
Private Cellar – Perfect Condition
Reviews
97 Points – Jeremy Oliver
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2014
The Wine
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay is the culmination of a strict selection process, where wine quality is paramount. Produced only in years where the quality is deemed to be exceptional, the wine is made from a selection of low yielding and mature vineyards. The Coldstream Hills Briarston Vineyard provides an outstanding resource of Bernard clone (French clone) Chardonnay, which adds elegance and length to the wine.
Gentle handling practices, including whole bunch pressing are carried out, with each batch undergoing barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French oak.
The growing season began with a variable spring season, followed by a dry and warm Summer. Conditions during the flowering period were not conducive to optimum fruit set, with many vineyards harvesting below average yields. A challenging vintage in many respects, but fruit quality remained of a high standard.
This wine was fermented and matured on lees for nine months in new (60%) and seasoned French oak puncheons and barriques.
Cellared Says
Private Cellar – Perfect Condition
Reviews
97 Points – Jeremy Oliver