Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021
Strong dairy element on the nose. Mid weight, showing a perfect equilibrium between creamy richness and the bite of ripe lime and tangerine. Poised, very complete and long; altogether a winner. Now-2026 Here are some of the jewels of our... Read More
In Stock Now
ColourWhite
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2021
ABV13.2%
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...
Discover More
Here’s the full tasting note for...
Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021
Strong dairy element on the nose. Mid weight, showing a perfect equilibrium between creamy richness and the bite of ripe lime and tangerine. Poised, very complete and long; altogether a winner. Now-2026
Here are some of the jewels of our portfolio: winemaker Franco D’Anna’s wines are hugely applauded both in Australia and whenever we send samples to journalists here. All vines are hand pruned and harvested; and all grapes are crushed at the family’s winery, constructed for the 2003 vintage. The family owns ten hectares of Pinot Noir (five clones) and six of Chardonnay, plus Pinot Gris and other reds, situated in the highest and coolest district of the Upper Yarra. Winemaking is determinedly non-interventionist: some whole bunches are put in the tank; all fermented with wild yeasts, without additions of enzymes or acid; and bottled without fining or filtration.
“Fortuitously, in 1960, the D’Anna family had purchased a steeply forested 25ha property which in 1997 they set about planting. Almost overnight, glorious pinot noirs and chardonnays started to flow at prices that were irresistible – and still are.” James Halliday, top Australian wine critic.
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
