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Tasting Notes
Originally the block was planted to Sauvignon Blanc, then pulled out and replanted with the Mendosa clone of Chardonnay on 101-14 rootstock.
Different style to the Estate Chardonnay, 1ER and Syberia. Picked early (11.5 baume), whole bunch pressed to tank over night to settle the vineyard dust, then transferred to older barriques for fermentation.
It's a very cool block, facing East it only sees the morning sun and planted on a steep block with the rows terraced. Even at low sugars, we get ripeness and richness through the mid palate as flavour is well ahead of sugar in the ripening phase.
The wine should age gracefully for 7-10 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Victoria, Yarra Valley
Alcohol %: 13.0%
Cellaring: 5-10 Years
Scores
96 / 100"Last made in 2018. “Coolest and steepest block at Hoddles. Impossible to net so we pick it when the birds can’t be stopped.” Those birds must know a thing or two about Chardonnay! Some struck match, almond, white peach, white flowers. Intense, all citrus sorbet, very chalky and quite spicy, tight and grapefruity on a very long finish. Such energy and precision. A short note for a great wine."
- Gary Walsh
