Coldstream Hills
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2024 (Yarra Valley)
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2024 (Yarra Valley)
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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.
Wine Specifications
Wine Specifications
Variety: Chardonnay
Size: 750mL
Region: Yarra Valley
ABV: 13%
Vintage: 2024

Winery & Vintage Info
Winemaking Notes
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that has defined this esteemed Yarra Valley estate since its establishment by James and Suzanne Halliday in 1985. Sourced from carefully selected hillside sloping vineyards across both the Upper and Lower Yarra Valley, the grapes are handled with exceptional care using gentle pressing techniques to preserve delicate fruit characters. The wine is barrel fermented and matured in French oak barrels, allowing for subtle integration of oak influence whilst developing complexity and texture. The Upper Yarra parcels contribute vibrant citrus characters with distinctive mineral slate notes and impressive length, whilst the Lower Yarra fruit offers a fleshier profile with attractive white peach and quince characters. The artful blending of parcels from both regions results in a wine of remarkable complexity, precise varietal definition, and elegant length—hallmarks of Coldstream Hills' signature style.
Vintage Conditions
The vintage commenced with a relatively warm start to the growing season accompanied by high rainfall, though generally fine conditions prevailed during the crucial flowering period. An unseasonably wet January followed, before conditions eased to fine, warm, and dry weather that facilitated an early and relatively compressed harvest period. These conditions proved particularly favourable for white varieties, with notably high acid retention across the Chardonnay parcels—a key factor in producing wines of freshness and longevity. The Yarra Valley's unique mesoclimate, cooler than Bordeaux yet warmer than Burgundy, combined with the region's fertile soils and the estate's steep, close-planted hillside vineyards, ensured optimal ripening and the development of the elegant, textured fruit characters for which this renowned cool-climate region is celebrated.
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