Coldstream Hills has been making sparkling wine since 1995, and this Pinot Noir Chardonnay is the estate’s most decorated expression of the style. The 2018 vintage spent upwards of six years on yeast lees following traditional secondary fermentation in the bottle — a commitment to time that shows in every aspect of the wine.
Fruit was sourced from the south-facing slopes of the Deer Farm Vineyard at Gladysdale, hand-picked and gently pressed prior to fermentation. Blend: Pinot Noir 57%, Chardonnay 43%. Dosage: 5.75g/L.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw with a bright green gold hue. Tiny and persistent bead.
Nose: Fine and complex with fragrant lemon blossom Chardonnay aromas and Pinot Noir savouriness. Attractive secondary notes of breadcrust and toast have evolved from extended time on lees. Freshly baked bread with white peach and orange peel.
Palate: Lovely fine bead and expansive mousse give rise to notes of preserved lemon, nougat, and underlying nuances of toast and breadcrust. Dry and impeccably balanced, finishing long, vibrant and chalky.
Critic Reviews
97 Points — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion (Published 21 July 2026)
“A deserved trophy winner for Best Sparkling Wine at the 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show. A bright green gold, the bead tiny and persistent. Complex aromas of freshly baked bread together with a little white peach and orange peel. Dry and impeccably balanced, finishing long and vibrant. A steal at this price.”
96 Points & Gold Medal — National Wine Show of Australia 2026
95 Points — Jeni Port
“A beautifully executed vintage sparkling. Sports a fine bead in the glass and a wealth of spring blossom, bright citrus lemon scents and toast. Six years on lees brings a gently honeyed palate with citrus, lemon butter, nougat and biscuit. Shows youthful vitality and freshness, courtesy of some impressive, scintillating acid drive. The winemaker has reduced dosage levels in recent years, allowing a lovely purity to be expressed.”
95 Points — Ray Jordan
95 Points & Gold Medal — Yarra Valley Wine Show 2025
95 Points & Gold Medal — Australian Sparkling Wine Show 2025
