and subtle nougat and flint complexity lead into a refined palate bursting with energy and tension
giving the wine flow and lift rather than weight
and subtle creaminess adds weight
Supple yet powerful with raw silk tannins weaving their way easily across the fuller-boddied palate and acidity leaving no doubt this will garner more complexity in time
Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay (Box of 6) Holyman and subtle nougat and flintThe palate is energetic, flinty, and beautifully composed, opening with white nectarine, pear, and grapefruit zestcarried by the coolclimate acidity of the Upper Yarra. A midpalate of almond paste, nougat, and subtle struckmatch reduction adds savoury tension, while the gentle brush of new oak brings quiet spice without heaviness. The texture is midweighted, sleek, and finely gripped, showing the estates hallmark balance between fruit purity and