Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Blanc (Box of 6) Marc Brédif Velvety tannins wrap around a

Velvety tannins wrap around a core of ripe fruit and spice

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savoury depth

while being driven by a seam of flinty minerality

Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Blanc (Box of 6) Marc Brédif Velvety tannins wrap around aThe palate is tense, bright, and beautifully textural, opening with green apple, quince, and pear skin carried by the coolclimate acidity of the Upper Yarra. A midpalate of white pepper, citrus pith, and faint almond reflects both the partial maceration and the oldoak component, giving the wine a subtle phenolic grip without heaviness. The lees ageing adds a fine, powdery weight, while the natural ferment keeps everything taut and energetic. The