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  • Country ranking ?

    113
  • Producer ranking ?

    68
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

Since 1844, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of winemaking with a history and heritage that profoundly reflects Australia’s journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. The stories and philosophies behind each label bring a timeless quality, making Penfolds wines special and compelling for collectors and drinkers the world over.

Launched in 1998 with the 1995 vintage, Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay was the result of one of the most comprehensive and highly publicised wine development programs ever conducted in Australia. The aspiration and independence of mind that the late Max Schubert brought to Penfolds winemaking philosophy inspired the winery to embark on the project of creating a white wine that would one day rival the standards of Penfolds Grange.Yattarna reflects Penfolds patience and continued commitment to this goal, its very name being drawn from the Aboriginal, meaning 'little by little, gradually'. Each vintage provides the opportunity to further raise the quality horizon.

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Light and Green-Yellow

ending

Long, Flavorful and Lingering

flavors

Toasty, Smoky, Buttery, Citrus and Tropical fruits

nose

Youthful, Complex and Refined

taste

Average in Acidity, Perfectly balanced, Concentrated, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Round, Harmonious, Fresh and Dry

Verdict

Well-rounded and Fine

Written Notes

Absolutely beautiful – so intense, with creamy, spicy oak that weaves in seamlessly. Excellent intensity and depth, with all the complexity that you could hope for from the very best Chardonnays around the world. Still in great shape (thank you screwcap!) – and there's a lovely lingering smoky finish.

  • 93p

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, vanilla, fresh and fruity nose, yighter and less open than the '12 beside it. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, creamy, lemons, vanilla, elegant finish, long. 94

  • 94p
2013 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay, 96% Tasmania, 4% Adelaide Hills First Vintage 1995 “A sparkling light straw colour. The nose here is unreservedly gorgeous. Grilled pink grapefruit, juniper, white currant, hints of star anise, preserved lemon, blackcurrant, brioche, nashi pear, a hint of slate and white pepper spice. A lovely salted/toasty edge to the oak. Powerful. Light yet rich. Outstanding. At 12.5% alcohol, and sourced primarily from Coal River valley and Derwent valley in Tasmania with the rest from the Adelaide Hills, this sees a combination of old and new oak (62% new and 38% 1YO, the one year component is second year oak from the Reserve Bin A). 97 points and $150.”
  • 97p
Good looking normal size bottle. Colour is green-yellow and light. On the nose it is open, youthful, complex and refined. The taste is fresh, round, harmonious, and dry, and average in acidity, medium-bodied, with perfectly balanced, concentrated structure and youthful. On the palate it is layered and has smoky, toasty, citrus, tropical fruits and buttery flavours. The finish is long, lingering, flavorful and vibrant. This wine is well-rounded and fine. Perfectly stored bottles are still very worthy and will last well for another 10-15 years and decant at least 1h before tasting.
- (Tasting note created by Tb's AI)
  • 91p
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Information

Origin

Magill, South Australia

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