Franco's Pinot Dozen
Six bottles of each of the two Pinots , at 15% off saving £39.60
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Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2024
Made by Franco D'Anna at Hoddles Creek from a combination of bought in Upper Yarra Valley fruit and some experimental blocks on the estate. Franco leaves about 20% whole bunches in the ferment, as he states “to give spice and fine tannins” - and some complexity - and gives it about 20 days on the skins. It’s bottled without fining or filtration. As Franco says, this is “more forward than the Estate range”, always bold and juicy when young. Black cherries and raspberries with...
ColourRed
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2024
ABV 13.7%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeWIC624
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
James Halliday
James Halliday is a renowned Australian wine writer, critic, and winemaker, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Australian wine industry. He has a long and distinguished career that spans several decades, during which he has authored or co-authored over 40 books on wine. His work includes major contributions to prestigious wine publications like the Larousse...
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Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2024
All de-stemmed with no crushing. Some batches given 4-5 days cold soak. Some pigéage and pumping over to aid extraction. Then into 30% new, 30% one year old and the rest in older barrels. Good bright colour. Perfumed with cherries and a hint of exotic spice from the oak. Gorgeously fruited, all cherries and brambly fruit. Pure and elegant, with substance and backing for keeping. Long, with an attractive savoury note on the finish. Now-2031
“A very light, bright crimson red....
ColourRed
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2024
ABV 13.2%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeHOD624
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
James Halliday
James Halliday is a renowned Australian wine writer, critic, and winemaker, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Australian wine industry. He has a long and distinguished career that spans several decades, during which he has authored or co-authored over 40 books on wine. His work includes major contributions to prestigious wine publications like the Larousse...
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Franco's Pinot Dozen
Six bottles of each of the two Pinots , at 15% off saving £39.60
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
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