Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2024 Yarra Valley is an elegant expression of one of Australia's finest cool-climate wine regions. Sourced from hillside sloping vineyards across the Upper and Lower Yarra Valley, this wine showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that has defined this esteemed estate since 1985.
Appearance
Pale straw with a delicate trace of green tinge, displaying brilliant clarity and inviting luminosity in the glass.
Aroma
An attractive array of lemon barley, grapefruit pith, and nougat are underpinned by flinty mineral slate, white florals, and hints of preserved lemon. The nose reveals layers of lemon curd and white peach enhanced with subtle French oak, pearl barley, and mineral wet rock-like notes. French oak integration is seamless and supportive, adding complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Palate
Fine, textural, and pure with lemon and lime characters supported by subtle French oak and wet slate minerality. Predominantly sourced from the cooler Upper Yarra, the palate displays the region's characteristic crystalline acidity, aromatics, and impressive length of flavour. Elegant and flavoursome with beautiful texture and impeccably balanced acidity, the wine delivers lemon pith and white peach that dominate, with underlying grilled nut barrel fermentation characters, seamless oak, and subtle mineral slate notes that linger gracefully.
Pairs With
This versatile Chardonnay pairs beautifully with pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, or creamy risotto. Excellent alongside grilled fish, particularly salmon or barramundi, and complements soft cheeses such as brie or camembert. Also pairs wonderfully with Asian cuisine, especially Thai or Vietnamese dishes with citrus notes.
