Tasting Notes

Winery notes:
Vineyard Region
Yarra Valley
Vintage Conditions
Despite the Yarra Valley's difficulties in 2007 with frost, hail, bushfires
and drought, Coldstream Hills remained relatively unscathed. As the
majority of our vineyards are planted on hillside slopes, frost caused
minimal damage. Water availability was a concern, but below average
yields, early flavour development and harvest reduced irrigation
requirements. The cool nights throughout the ripening season ensured
that natural acidity levels remained balanced with minimal adjustment
necessary.
Technical Analysis
Harvest Date February-March 2007
pH 3.63
Acidity 5.80g/L
Alcohol 13.00%
Residual Sugar g/L
Bottling Date January 2008
Peak Drinking 2008-2011
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Maturation
Matured for nine months in a mixture of new (31%) and
old French oak.
Colour
Medium red with vibrant purple hue.
Nose
Fragrant cherry and blueberry fruit characters with
underlying gaminess and spice. Toasty oak is evident
adding further complexity.
Palate
Medium bodied style with fine silky tannins and length.
Vibrant fruit characters of cherry, strawberry and
blueberry are evident with stalky savoury notes and spice.
Toasty oak is evident, but does not dominate. An elegant
style from the extremely dry 2007 vintage.