Hoffman Chardonnay 2001 – Recommended

Purchased at a cellar door visit in 2002. I must have been a bit wet behind the ears buying McLaren Vale chard but this wine has held up well (good storage conditions has evidently not hindered). Aged, nutty nose; some oak evident and good sweet fruit aromas. More mellow sweet fruit in the palate, mild maderised characters kick in late, more spicy / nutty oak. Finishes a touch short but to no detriment. One of those cellaring surprises that just doesn’t happen often enough.