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Coldstream Hills Merlot 2006

An elegant and savoury merlot whose sweet chocolate/mocha/vanilla oak and some delicate blue floral notes lift its slightly raisined and currant-like aromas. Initially plump, smooth and generous, with juicy flavours of plums and red berries, it becomes more restrained and earthy as it extends towards its finish of lingering meaty fruit and fine, kernelly tannins.

Vintage

2006

Year to Drink

2008 - 2011+

Jeremy’s score

89 / 100

Seal Type

Screw top

Category:
Coldstream Hills Merlot
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2015
Alc %: 13.5
An elegant and savoury merlot whose sweet chocolate/mocha/vanilla oak and some delicate blue floral notes lift its slightly raisined and currant-like aromas. Initially plump, smooth and generous, with juicy flavours of plums and red berries, it becomes more restrained and earthy as it extends towards its finish of lingering meaty fruit and fine, kernelly tannins.
Last Date Tasted: 20/02/2017
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Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2015
9318.2

2023-2027+
2012
9117.5

2020-2024
2010
9217.8

2018-2022+
2008
9217.9

2013-2016+
2007
8215.0

2009-2012
2006
8916.7

2008-2011+
2005
9318.0

2010-2013+
2004
8615.8

2006-2009
2003
9117.6

2005-2008
2001
8916.7

2003-2006+

Winery

Coldstream Hills
A world class cool climate producer, Coldstream Hills was founded by wine writer James Halliday, who retains an association with this brand that now fits so neatly into Treasury Wine Estates' extensive folio. By any measure it is now a celebrated brand and one of true international standard, releasing wines of seamless balance and harmony. Now having reached its 30th anniversary, it's perhaps time it was given the credit it's due. Winemaker Andrew Fleming now has a green light to explore individual sites, as witnessed by the steadily increasing number of single vineyard wines under this label. Coldstream Hills has the luxury of only releasing Reserve level and single site wines when quality commands it, so is today one of the most dependable makers of Yarra Valley wine with a distinctive smooth, creamy and generously flavoured house style.
Chief Executive(s):
Tim Ford
Winemaker:
Andrew Fleming, Greg Jarrat
Viticulturist:
Jamie Hewet, David Ammerlaan
Production Dozen:
30000
Tonnes Processed:
500-700
White Wines
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Red Wines
Ampitheatre Vineyard Pinot Noir >Briarston Cabernet Merlot >Cabernet Sauvignon >Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir >Merlot >Pinot Noir >Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon >Reserve Merlot >Reserve Pinot Noir >Reserve Shiraz >Roslyn Vineyard Pinot Noir >The Dr’s Block Pinot Noir >The Esplanade Pinot Noir >
Address:
31 Maddens Lane , Coldstream , Victoria 3770 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm, Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
Principal Wine Region:
Yarra Valley
Telephone:
(03) 5960 7000
Facsimile:
(03) 5964 9389
Website:
www.coldstreamhills.com.au
Email:
[email protected]

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