Hoddles Creek Wickhams Road Pinot Gris 2024 is a new addition to the Wickhams Road portfolio — harvested from Cheshunt in the King Valley, an ideal climate for Pinot Gris, and crafted with around 8 hours of skin contact before pressing, giving the wine its characteristic slightly pinkish hue and gentle textural complexity. Fermented in older barriques.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale with a slightly pinkish hue — the distinctive, characterful colour of a Pinot Gris crafted with 8 hours of skin contact, with the delicate blush that sets Wickhams Road Pinot Gris apart from the conventional style.
Aroma
Fresh, aromatic, and gently textural — the characteristic bouquet of a King Valley Pinot Gris from Cheshunt, with the subtle complexity that skin contact and fermentation in older barriques deliver.
Palate
Textural and fresh with gentle complexity — the skin contact adding body and interest without weight, and the older barrique fermentation building subtle depth. Drink well now, with a few years in the cellar to develop further.
Pairs With
Grilled white fish, pork belly, Asian-spiced dishes, soft cheeses, and charcuterie. A versatile and food-friendly style that rewards the table as much as the glass.
Finish
Fresh, clean, and gently textural — the King Valley fruit and skin contact character fading with the subtle complexity that older barrique fermentation delivers.
