"I don’t know of a better pinot blanc in the country than that from Hoddles Creek." Peter Forrestal
"The key to Hoddles Creek’s success has been the focus on chardonnay and pinot noir. The Premier (1er) Yarra Valley range includes chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot blanc with its Burgundian-looking label. I don’t know of a better pinot blanc in the country than that from Hoddles Creek. This neutrally flavoured classic from Alsace suits the Upper Yarra and here produces a minerally, texturally enticing white".
Peter Forrestal
Where this wine comes from - Yarra Valley
Just 50 kilometres from Melbourne, Victoria’s Yarra Valley is a star of the wine regions surrounding the city, known as the ‘Melbourne Dress Circle’. With plenty of microclimates and sub-regions, the Yarra Valley doesn’t have a weak link. Certainly the region’s reputation has been built on the quality of its cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As far as Chardonnay goes, Yarra Valley strikes the right balance of ripeness, without going over the edge. There’s white peach, lemon pith and Fuji apple supported by a fine spine of citrus-like acidity complemented by supportive oak maturation. The region’s Pinot Noir certainly produces that ethereal quality that Pinot-philes go crazy for – with lifted cherry notes, texture and length. Pinosity? It’s here in spades. Don’t discount Yarra Valley Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, which also have a long history in the region and are being recognised for producing their own unique regional styles. Game on! 
