Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Pinot Noir 2017

Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Pinot Noir 2017James Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2018 Led by winemaking guru Franco D'Anna, the team at Hoddles Creek produce wonderful pinot noir year in, and year out that seriously overdeliver at the price point. The wines are made from fruit grown on their family vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley. The Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Pinot Noir is their flagship pinot noir. This wine is only released in vintages when Franco considers the quality to be outstanding. It's

The chosen parcel of land delivered fruit of exceptional quality

Grandfather didn’t know much about winemaking and so he thought I should go on and learn it

meaning 'dawn sky' or 'new beginning'

"  Jasper Hill

salty-smoky finish

plum and blueberry in particular

Brilliant deep ruby red with hints of purple

named in honour of his mother

This determines not only the flavours but the quality of tannins

meaty nuance

The palate is fruit-driven with juicy plums and ripe berries

and there is great drive through to the ample