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Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2006
Smoky, oaky and sumptuously laden with dark cherry and plum-like fruit, this voluptuous and mouthfilling pinot just lacks the conviction and harmony for a higher rating. It steadily reveals meaty, mocha-like and some greenish undertones, while its powerful and slightly chunky palate is underpinned by a slightly drying extract, finishing with notes of mint and menthol. With development it has become quite gamey and leathery, retaining a pleasing length and core of fruit, cherries, and plums, balanced with a firm, drying fine-grained extract. It has unquestionably matured beyond my early expectations.
Vintage
2006
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2018
Jeremy's score
92 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 14.0
$ Rel: 85
Smoky, oaky and sumptuously laden with dark cherry and plum-like fruit, this voluptuous and mouthfilling pinot just lacks the conviction and harmony for a higher rating. It steadily reveals meaty, mocha-like and some greenish undertones, while its powerful and slightly chunky palate is underpinned by a slightly drying extract, finishing with notes of mint and menthol. With development it has become quite gamey and leathery, retaining a pleasing length and core of fruit, cherries, and plums, balanced with a firm, drying fine-grained extract. It has unquestionably matured beyond my early expectations.
Last Date Tasted: 15/05/2019
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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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2018
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95 | 18.6 | 2026-2030+  |
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2017
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94 | 18.4 | 2029-2037  |
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2013
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96 | 19.0 | 2025-2033+ |
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2012
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96 | 19.1 | 2024-2032+ |
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2010
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95 | 18.8 | 2022-2030 |
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2006
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92 | 17.8 | 2014-2018  |
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2005
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96 | 19.1 | 2010-2013+ |
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2000
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93 | 18.0 | 2005-2008+ |
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1998
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95 | 18.6 | 2006-2010+ |
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1997
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96 | 18.9 | 2009-2017 |
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1996
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93 | 18.0 | 2001-2004+ |
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1994
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93 | 18.2 | 2002-2014 |
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1992
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95 | 18.7 | 2004-2012+ |
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1991
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90 | 17.0 | 1999-2003+ |
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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:
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