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Yarra Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016

Yarra Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016

Yarra Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016

Overview

Overview

Coldstream Hills has been making sparkling wine, albeit in small quantities, since 1995. The first release of the wine was a Blanc de Noir, but in more recent times, it has been a more traditional blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Fine, pure and complex, with bright, zingy acidity, lemons and brioche, this wine has great length and persistence – an excellent expression of Coldstream Hills sparkling.

Hand-picked and made in the Méthode Traditionelle, Coldstream Hills Sparkling has an impressive show record.

 

Varietal Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Vintage 2016
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Volume 750 mL
Closure Cork
Alc/Vol 12%
Peak Drinking Now - 2024
Winemaker Andrew Fleming

Food Pairing

Food Pairing

Beef
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Pork
Cheese
Pasta
Veg

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

Fine bead with delicate notes of lemon pastry, citrus rind and secondary notes of freshly toasted breadcrust.

Flavours and Palate

Vibrant and pure, attractive lemon curd, mineral and citrus blossom are enhanced by secondary notes of breadcrust and brioche. Beautifully balanced, the palate is textural and long finishing with chalky Upper Yarra acidity. An excellent aperitif style.

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Yarra Valley, Victoria

Cooler than Bordeaux yet warmer than Burgundy, picturesque Yarra Valley is one of Australia's foremost cool-climate wine regions. An easy one-hour’s drive from Melbourne, the area is home to more than 80 cellar doors. In addition to the huge range of wineries, the area boasts superb contemporary restaurants, authentic rustic farms - and luxury overnight accommodation if the sightseeing gets too much! The fertile Yarra Valley soils produce famously elegant and textured Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Vintage Conditions

An un-seasonally warm Spring led to early budburst and fruit set. Canopies were healthy with yields generally above average. Dry, favourable conditions ensued with rapid fruit ripening and an uncharacteristically compressed vintage. Fruit quality was high, with the