2023 Coldstream Hills Single Vineyard Deer Farm Pinot Noir

Coldstream Hills prides itself for having access to many of the best vineyards in the Yarra Valley. These sites are found throughout the upper and lower Yarra Valley with each vineyard providing a range of unique characteristics to the wines. Back in the late 1980s, James Halliday introduced single vineyard wines to Coldstream Hills demonstrating their unique styles. The tradition has continued with the release of the Single Vineyard range.

Vintage Conditions: A cold wet start to the growing season proved challenging in the vineyards with fruit set and ultimately yields lower than average. Summer began with high humidity, but during the ripening period became stable and dry. The onset of flavour development occurred relatively rapidly with fine acidity retained across all varieties.

Maturation: Nine months in French oak – forty two percent new with the remainder in seasoned French oak barriques.

Nose - Attractive and expansive with raspberry and wild strawberry characters underpinned by mineral graphite notes, subtle oak, and hints of five-spice.

Palate - Beautifully framed and layered, with great length and a silky tannin finish. Attractive muddled strawberry and raspberry notes are further enhanced by seamless French oak, underlying graphite and rose petal spice. True to style from an excellent vintage.