Friendly price, serious Pinot. It’s not as immediately catchy as the 2012 Estate Chardonnay but after a stint in the cellar it may perform just as well. Or even better. Certainly needed three days to unveil itself.
Opens a touch reductively, which isn’t unusual for Hoddles Creek Pinot (or Yarra Valley Pinot for that matter) in its youth. Sweet and sour cherries with some darker fruits as well. Cinnamon, star anise and pepper. Sap, bark and undergrowth. It’s medium-bodied with sensual satin-like texture and fairly assertive tannin. Some stony minerality, snapped twigs and a complexing herbal note on the back-palate. The finish is sustained and impressive. It just needs time. Big emphasis on the plus sign here. 92+ Very Good
Region: Yarra Valley
Alcohol: 13.2%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $18.99
Tasted: May 2013
Thanks for the review Jeremy. Spot on.
Think the 2012 is up there with 2008 in regards to quality. Touch more feminine than 2010 so like it a little more.
Cheers
Franco
I’m looking forward to trying the 2012 Hoddle Creek release’s. God I love a Chard!
And a Pinot…lol