Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Chardonnay 2014

Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Chardonnay 2014Led by winemaking guru Franco D'Anna, the team at Hoddles Creek produce wonderful chardonnay year in, year out that seriously overdeliver at the price point. The wines are made from fruit grown on their family vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley. The Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Chardonnay is their flagship chardonnay. "White peach, almonds, brine and subtle struck match, honeyed florals even. Light to medium bodied, calm and composed, almost silky feel,

John's intensity

and as a consultant in Italy and France for six consecutive European vintages

"Intense and potentially complex wine that is firmly structured and built for the long haul

We sometimes need to utilise irrigation in dry periods and we find the seasons with the higher level of rainfall are almost always our best

"  Winestate Magazine  ★★★★(★)

This exceptional vineyard is located in the Colbinabbin area at the northern end of the Heathcote region and lies on the famed red Cambrian soil strip

soy sauce and Oriental spices

Flavours in mouth again bespeak its youth

yeast extract and cloves

particularly because it gives him the certainty that people are enjoying the way he creates wine and provides confidence to the stakeholders who believe in his vision

vanilla and nutmeg

Ultra red-fruited with real poise and finesse