The Esplanade Pinot Noir 2022
Coldstream Hills
The Esplanade Pinot Noir 2022
Coldstream Hills
The Esplanade Pinot Noir 2022
Overview
Overview
Coldstream Hills prides itself for having access to many of the best vineyards in the Yarra Valley. 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.
An opulent Pinot Noir from the Lower Yarra. Overlooking the Woori Yallock Creek, the Syme Vineyard has long been a source of outstanding quality Pinot Noir. Made traditionally in small open fermenters, this wine was matured in French oak barriques and puncheons for nine months. A complex and powerful release. Dark cherries intertwine with savoury characters and sweet spice and seamless French oak.
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2027 |
| Winemaker | Andrew Fleming |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 94 Points | Huon Hooke |
"Medium-deep red-purple colour, bright; the bouquet is driven by meaty charcuterie and dried-herb aromas, the palate elegantly crafted and medium weighted with a gentle finish populated with softly drying tannins. The palate is quite savoury and leads into a drying tannin exit, and the final impression is of a pinot noir with structure, drive and length, which needs a bit more time to reveal its true worth" - Huon Hooke
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Duck
Cured Meat
Pasta
Salad
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Attractive dark cherry with an underlay of earthiness, mineral graphite, and whole bunch spice. Subtle French oak adds complexity and aromatics, with hints of rose petal and five-spice evident in the background.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Cooler than Bordeaux yet warmer than Burgundy, picturesque Yarra Valley is one of Australia's foremost cool-climate wine regions. An easy one-hour’s drive from Melbourne, the area is home to more than 80 cellar doors. In addition to the huge range of wineries, the area boasts superb contemporary restaurants, authentic rustic farms - and luxury overnight accommodation if the sightseeing gets too much! The fertile Yarra Valley soils produce famously elegant and textured Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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.