2023 Wickhams Road Yea Chardonnay

Highly RatedHALLIDAY TOP 100
Remarkable value Victorian Chardonnay from the Hoddles Creek team.
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The 2023 Wickhams Road Yea Chardonnay is one of the best-valued Chardonnays in the country at the moment. It offers remarkable complexity and finesse at a price point that’s very hard to beat. 

Made with the same meticulous care as Hoddles Creek’s estate range, this Chardonnay shows off beautifully pure fruit and a crisp line of natural acidity—no need for fining or acid tweaks here.

It’s a lighter, more delicate take on Chardonnay compared to its Yarra Valley cousin, with a linear, chalky texture and a clean, racing acidity. Perfectly balanced, it’s a wine that overdelivers in every sense. It’s no wonder this drop scored 95 points and secured a spot in the Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2024.

Whether you’re a die-hard Chardonnay fan or just love a bargain, this is a must-try — "Terrific" is how Gary Walsh at The Wine Front puts it, and we couldn’t agree more!
This is yet another notch on the Hoddles and Wickhams bargain belt.

95 points & Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2024
"You have to wonder how winemaker Franco D'Anna can make a wine this complex at the price!"
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

"So rare to get such personality, and dare I say it, charisma, at this price point. Terrific."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

95 points & Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2024 - "A light, bright, green gold. With its aromas of stone fruits, a touch of grilled nuts and a hint of matchstick, you have to wonder how winemaker Franco D'Anna can make a wine this complex at the price! The palate is still pretty tightly wound, and this impeccably made wine finishes satisfying and long." - Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 points - "Cool site, same vineyard as the excellent Riesling. Green melon, citrus, a slight fino/brine top note, lime rind, aniseed, almond, and an almost mescal spiciness (though subtle). It’s savoury but tight too, has some weight and plenty of complexity, powdery grip to texture, and a mealy and bright finish of excellent length. Such an engaging wine. So rare to get such personality, and dare I say it, charisma, at this price point. Terrific." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

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    Great Yarra Chardonnay

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Fruit from Yea but made in exactly the same manner as the Estate range, this Chardonnay has a purity of fruit and beautiful line of acid. We work closely with our growers to ensure the fruit is grown to our standards. The Yea climate is similar to Hoddles Creek, hence the juice requires no acidification or fining.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Yea Valley
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 92
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Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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Hoddles Creek Estate

Hoddles Creek Estate lays 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 crafts 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!

Winemaker Franco D'Anna - Yarra Valley, VIC Discover Hoddles Creek

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