Take the stress out of buying a gift, let them choose exactly what they want.
Chardonnay is the hidden gem of the Penfolds range, easily overlooked given the prestige of their red wines. It's made from grapes from a range of brilliant cool-climate sites in Tasmania, Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills. As a result it has tons of complexity and intricacy in its fruit flavours, with nectarine, zesty pink grapefruit, and richer tropical fruit. There are delicate baking spices, a nutty undertone and chalky notes on the palate. This is a fantastic example of the new modern Aussie Chardonnay, balancing rich, zesty fruit with careful use of reduction and oak.
Confident and poised, this is a big-bodied Chardonnay that stops short of being either blowsy or bloated. The entry is fruit-forward, which translates to a complex flavour meld of lemon zest and grapefruit offset by honeysuckle and nougat. The mid-palate texture has a rich creaminess, tapered by a tasty savoury note that adds a keen edge to the fruitiness. Stepping away from the lithe mod-Oz style of Chardonnay, this is purposely fleshy and more fulsome – a style well-suited to a few years of cellaring.
Maturity Ready 2023 - 2034
Prices shown in bond
Maturity Ready 2024 - 2036
Critic score 89/100
Maturity Ready 2018 - 2036
We use cookies to deliver a better experience for you on our site. By continuing you agree to our use of cookies.
