2023 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir

Semi translucent vibrant red colour with a light crimson red hue. Showing plenty of perfume out of the glass are alluring scents of violets, red cherries, strawberries and subtle anise. Forest floor, fresh herb and delicate spicy cedar notes ensue. Delicious juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits power across the palate with plenty of drive. Traces of anise, forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and subtle spice linger through the back half. Polished tannins with lively acidity bringing a fresh feel to the long supplely textured conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.2%

Other Reviews…..
Another year of small yields from a cool season, with a dry finish from January to harvest. Look, it’s 13.2% alcohol, well that really took me by surprise!
Lovely amount of perfume this year, in with red cherry and other red fruits, some cinnamon, almond, vanilla, and assorted spice from oak, subtle earthiness with a little dried herb too. It’s medium-bodied, kind of light, but gee, there’s no shortage of depth and concentration either. It has bright acidity, fine tannin grip, and a lively finish of excellent length. It took me one smell, and one sip, to know that I really like this vintage. A little more fine-boned. Classic styling, if you will. Drink 2024-2033+
93+ points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front