2021 Hoddles Creek Estate Road Block Chardonnay Yarra Valley

2021 Hoddles Creek Estate Road Block Chardonnay Yarra Valley – New single block wine for Hoddles Creek Estate. Originally the block was planted to Sauvignon Blanc, then pulled out and replanted with the Mendosa clone of Chardonnay on 101-14 rootstock.Different style to the Estate Chardonnay, 1ER and Syberia. Picked early (11.5 baume), whole bunch pressed to tank over night to settle the vineyard dust, then transferred to older barriques for fermentation.It’s a very cool block, facing East it only sees the morning sun and planted on a steep block with the rows terraced. Even at low sugars, they get ripeness and richness through the mid palate as flavour is well ahead of sugar in the ripening phase.The wine should age gracefully for 7-10 years.Single Price: $85.00 Any Six Bottle Buy: $64.00