HODDLES CREEK ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2023

Style: Fresh & Detailed

Gee, this is an intense iteration of HCE Chardonnay! Very concentrated. Melon, lime, spice and aniseed, almond too. The texture is very flinty and firm, the acidity is mouth-watering and offers plenty of zip, and there's some nutty umami flavours in the mix too. Length is excellent. Preserved lemon and green olive in the aftertaste. It's perhaps a little less 'user-friendly' as a young wine than is usual, but wow, it's quite something. GARY WALSH

Light yellow and a very restrained bouquet that is clean, fresh and scented with lightly toasted cashew and a whiff of smoky flintiness. Good depth of fruit flavour and length, rounded and finishing with a trace of grip. With time it could build more complexity but already makes an attractive and refreshing drink. HUON HOOKE, realreview.com

Region: Yarra Valley, VICTORIA

Variety: Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of,

a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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