Coldstream Hills was established in 1985 by James and Suzanne Halliday. From its initial vintage of 450 cases it has grown to become one of Australia's leading small wineries, its wines sold in some 16 countries and a reputation out of all proportion to its size.
Situated in the cool and beautiful Yarra Valley, about one hour's drive east of Melbourne, its steep, close-planted vineyards have become a signature of the region. So too have its wines (most notably Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs) which reflect a climate cooler than Bordeaux and a little warmer than Burgundy.
France too provides all the oak barriques (1500, but increasing year by year) and no small amount of inspiration for the winemaking team of James Halliday and, Paul Lapsley.
The wines are quite literally, hand made, mainly using small open fermenters (of three to four tonnes capacity) for the red wines, while the white wines are barrel fermented. Notwithstanding the increasing production, there has been and will be no significant change in the winemaking techniques or philosophies inherent to Coldstream Hills.
These techniques are directed to making wines, which are characterised by elegance and finesse, by silky supple texture, length of flavour, subtle oak and the ability to develop extra dimensions of complexity with bottle age. These are not weighty, extractive, tannic or alchoholic styles, however impressive well made examples of these may be.
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Medium red with a purple hue. Attractive varietal fruit characters of cherry and raspberry are evident with underlying gaminess and spice. Toasty
oak adds further complexity to the wine's bouquet, but does not dominate. Medium bodied in style with silky texture and length. Cherry and plum fruit...
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Medium red with a purple hue. Attractive varietal fruit characters of cherry and raspberry
are evident with underlying gaminess and spice on the nose. Toasty oak adds further complexity to the wine's bouquet, but does not dominate. Medium bodied in style with silky texture and length. Cherry and...
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Pale straw color with green tints. Vibrant citrus lemon peel and nectarine fruit characters with underlying toasy oak and minerality. A fine, elegant style with attractive citrus and stonefruit characters. Barrel fermentation chashew nut characters add further complexity, finishing with integrated...
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Medium red with vibrant purple hue. Fragrant cherry and blueberry fruit characters with
underlying gaminess and spice. Toasty oak is evident adding further complexity.
Medium bodied style with fine silky tannins and length. Vibrant fruit characters of cherry, strawberry and blueberry are evident...
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Medium red with purple hues. The nose shows attractive blueberry, plum and strawberry fruit
characters, with Pinot gaminess and spice. Toasty oak is evident, providing additional complexity. A medium bodied wine with supple texture and a fine tannin finish. Dark red fruit characters of cherry and...
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The colour of the Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc is medium yellow-green. The bouquet is rich and full, with masses of sweet passion fruit and gooseberry aromas. The mouth filling, rich tropical gooseberry fruit is balanced by acidity on the finish, the sweetness coming from glycerol, not...
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The colour of the Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc is medium yellow-green. The bouquet is rich and full, with masses of sweet passion fruit and gooseberry aromas. The mouth filling, rich tropical gooseberry fruit is balanced by acidity on the finish, the sweetness coming from glycerol, not...
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The colour of the Coldstream Hills Chardonnay is light to medium yellow green. The bouquet is fragrant and fruit driven with melon, white peach fruit, with the characteristically long, lingering finish. The acid is excellent, the French oak subtle throughout.
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Colour: Medium red with a tinge of purple. Bouquet: A highly fragrant bouquet highlighting plum spice and fine oak.Palate: Medium bodied complex flavours showing ripe cherry/berry plum characters. Fine but firm tannins provide backbone to the structure.Alc/Vol:13.5%
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The colour of the Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc is medium yellow-green. The bouquet is rich and full, with masses of sweet passion fruit and gooseberry aromas. The mouth filling, rich tropical gooseberry fruit is balanced by acidity on the finish, the sweetness coming from glycerol, not...
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