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Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2005
A high-class chardonnay whose complex and slightly smoky bouquet of melon, grapefruit and minerals has a lifted floral quality and the faintest hint of sweetcorn. Effortlessly smooth and refined, it’s generous and slightly fatty in texture, tightly marrying pristine chardonnay fruit with harmonious winemaking artefact. Finishing with refreshing mineral acids, it leaves a lingering impression of fruit and zest. With more age it has developed even more roundness and richness, a hint of orange rind and some pleasingly plump and generous citrus and melon flavour, culminating in a savoury, waxy finish.
Vintage
2005
Peak years to drink
2013 - 2016+
Jeremy's score
96 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2023
Alc %: 13.0
$ Rel: 70
A high-class chardonnay whose complex and slightly smoky bouquet of melon, grapefruit and minerals has a lifted floral quality and the faintest hint of sweetcorn. Effortlessly smooth and refined, it's generous and slightly fatty in texture, tightly marrying pristine chardonnay fruit with harmonious winemaking artefact. Finishing with refreshing mineral acids, it leaves a lingering impression of fruit and zest. With more age it has developed even more roundness and richness, a hint of orange rind and some pleasingly plump and generous citrus and melon flavour, culminating in a savoury, waxy finish.
Last Date Tasted: 08/05/2025
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2023
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88 | 16.6 | 2025-2028  |
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2018
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95 | 18.8 | 2026-2030+ |
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2017
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94 | 18.5 | 2025-2029+ |
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2016
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93 | 18.2 | 2021-2024+ |
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2014
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97 | 19.2 | 2026-2034 |
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2013
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96 | 19.0 | 2021-2025 |
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2012
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94 | 18.5 | 2020-2024+ |
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2011
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96 | 19.1 | 2019-2023  |
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2010
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95 | 18.7 | 2015-2018+ |
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2007
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95 | 18.6 | 2012-2015 |
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2006
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90 | 17.3 | 2011-2014+ |
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2005
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96 | 18.9 | 2013-2016+ |
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2000
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90 | 17.2 | 2002-2005 |
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1998
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94 | 18.5 | 2003-2006 |
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1997
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90 | 17.0 | 2002-2005 |
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1995
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94 | 18.5 | 2000-2003 |
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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
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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:
Email:
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