2016 Yattarna Chardonnay, Penfolds, South Australia

2016 Yattarna Chardonnay, Penfolds, South Australia

Crunchy fruit on the nose, quite ripe with a hint of reduction. Lovely texture and fine, and good depth, nice texture and mineral, with loads of apple and a creamy texture, and everything tightens up and comes together on the finish. And the length is impressive.

Critic score
96/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Australia, Australia
  • Maturity
    Ready 2020 - 2029info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

Gently toasted almond and subtle pencil shavings give some indication of the 35% new French oak that was used to age the 2016 Chardonnay Yattarna. Ripe peach, pear and melon fruit fills out the medium to full-bodied palate, then really grows in intensity and focus on the long finish. This is the most complete Yattarna I've ever tasted, blending richness and acidity in a seamless fashion. It's a blend of fruit from Tasmania (51%), Henty (23%), Adelaide Hills (14%) and Tumbarumba (12%).

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (October 2018)
96/100

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