Hoddles Creek Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2024

A powerful and vibrant Chardonnay bursting with juicy white fruits, grapefruit, and white nectarine, layered with almond paste, aniseed, and a touch of struck match. Flinty and textural, with a firm grip and spice-driven complexity of cinnamon and clove. The palate shows citrus, pear, and lime rind, driving through to a long, precise finish. Elemental and slightly raw in its youth, but promises depth and finesse with cellaring. A bold, intense wine that hints more at Beechworth than Yarra in style.