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Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021
This is the 2021 vintage NOT 2020 "Hand picked, lightly crushed and fermented on full solids; matured for 11 months on lees. This has been said before and I'll say it again, you would be hard-pressed to find a better-value... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2021
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeHOD121
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021
This is the 2021 vintage NOT 2020
"Hand picked, lightly crushed and fermented on full solids; matured for 11 months on lees. This has been said before and I'll say it again, you would be hard-pressed to find a better-value Australian chardonnay. Indeed, this may just be the best value chardonnay in the world! There's a hint of matchstick to go with the yellow nectarine fruit and grilled cashew, while the medium-bodied palate is delicious, flavour filled, refreshing and long." 96/100. Philip Rich, James Halliday Wine Companion, 12th June 2023
“Class and integrity are what you always find in Franco d’Anna’s wines and this new release Chardonnay is no exception. The palate is tightly bound, with room to grow, and has a long, lemony spine, a touch of sulphide complexity and accents of oatmeal and citrus zest. White nectarine notes unfurl with time in the glass. It is a complex and stylish wine at an affordable price”, The WINE Magazine. Now-2027
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
