A part of
the amazing affordability that Hoddles Creek offers is driven by the fact that
winemaker Franco D’anna releases his wines very early. The downside to this is
that when you excitedly crack open what you are pretty sure is going to be a
damn good wine, you are often left a bit underwhelmed on day 1 by something
that seems a bit disjointed and raw.
And so it was with this wine. Never fear
though. By day 3 this was singing. Lovely citrus and grapefruit meets some
appealing funk, mainly a cheesy funk that is. Intensity, generosity and stonefruit
sweetness through the mid-palate, which carries through to a lengthy finish.
Nutty and spicy notes are sprinkled in there for good measure.
Give it a
couple of years and there will be much chardonnay joy to be had with this
little number.
Drink: 2015-2020
RRP: $19
ABV: 13.2%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.hoddlescreekestate.com.au
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