2020 Hoddles Creek 1er Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley, VIC
Only released in the vintages when Franco D'Anna deems the quality is outstanding, the Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Noir is one of the best value benchmark wines in the Yarra Valley.
$60.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
Now firmly ensconced as one of the Yarra Valley's most collectable Pinot Noirs, the 1er from Hoddles Creek never disappoints.
This immaculate vineyard in the Upper Yarra produces some of the region's finest fruit, though in 2020 the incredibly low yields led to 70% less wine than previous releases - less to go around but the quality has never been better.
A wine of remarkable value and world class quality - if you're a lover of Pinot Noir then this is a must buy. This is Australian Pinot Noir at its very best.
About Hoddles Creek
Hoddles Creek lay a serious claim to being one of the best value producers in Australia.
Led by the extremely hardworking winemaking guru Franco D’Anna, the Hoddles team craft wonderful Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in particular that seriously overdeliver at all price-points.
The wines are all made from fruit grown on their family vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley.
A must try for Yarra Valley fans and bargain hunters alike!
Yarra Valley, VIC
From The Producer
Pinot Noir from this block has been treated separately since 2005, when we highlighted that the rows produce slightly different fruit than the remainder of the vineyard. With the vineyard in balance, we simply shoot thin around the crown and take off any multiple shoots. The vines would normally crop about 1.3 kilograms per vine.
Blend : Pinot Noir (100%)
ABV : 13.2%
Closure : Screw cap
Drink Until : 2028
Yarra Valley, VIC
Critic Reviews
"I guess it fits into the ‘pretty red-fruited’ category though there are ample bass notes here and there’s plenty of toasty, smoky, chicory-like influence too. Complexity, it has plenty. Red cherries, both stewed and fresh, with Campari-like herb influences before cedar wood, sweet/earthen spice and assorted roasted nuts. The tannin profile of this wine, ultra fine-grained and assertive at once, is about as good as it gets – not only does it tie everything together but it somehow helps to extend the palate yet more. This is not an obvious wine, it takes time to build and unfold, but it’s a top-notch one." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
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