Hoddles Creek Syberia Chardonnay 2022

A finely crafted and measured chardonnay whose profoundly perfumed and floral bouquet of grapefruit, lemon, white flowers and a whiff of sherbet reveals suggestions of yellow peach, creamy and nutty nuances plus a briney whiff of oyster shell. Its intense core of vibrant fruit iis perfectly offset by its slatey minerality and its dry, almost saline finish. It’s quite outstanding, with a reserved but important contribution from oak and is likely to age beautifully. Today there’s a legion of Australian winemakers trying to achieve by manipulation in the cellar what this wine delivers quite naturally – it’s a pure reflection of its excellent site.