2025 Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay

The Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay is the culmination of a strict selection process, where wine quality is paramount. Released only in years where the quality is deemed to be exceptional, the wine is made from a selection of low yielding and mature vineyards. The Coldstream Hills Briarston Vineyard provides an outstanding resource of Bernard clone (French clone) Chardonnay adding elegance, aromatics, and length. House Block complements by adding structure and drive to the wine. Gentle handling practices, including whole bunch pressing are carried out, with each batch undergoing barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French oak. NOSE - Powerful yet restrained, with vibrant white peach and citrus notes underpinned by subtle French oak, almond meal barrel ferment characters and an underlying hint of mineral reduction. PALATE - Fine, textural and long finishing with juicy acidity and subtle chalky phenolics. Stonefruit, nougat and cashew nut characters are interwoven with mineral slate overtones and harmoniously balanced oak. FOOD MATCH - Chicken dishes, pasta, meaty seafood