Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Yattarna |
Vintage: | 2009 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Multi-region: Derwent Valley (Tasmania) / Henty (Victoria) / Adelaide Hills (South Australia) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 92+; critic tasting notes and technical details list ~47% Derwent Valley, small Adelaide Hills component and remainder Henty; barrel-fermented, 9 months in French oak (≈40% new)
Tasting Note
Cool-climate Chardonnay: lemon/grapefruit, white stone fruit, brioche, toasted almond and lanolin, crisp linear acidity, chalky minerality and a long zesty finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, creamy pasta, seared salmon. Asian: miso-glazed cod, richer sushi (salmon/tuna), tempura, lightly spiced Thai green curry, Cantonese steamed fish.
Production Method
Whole-bunch pressing; barrel-fermented and matured ~9 months in French oak barriques (≈40% new, 60% 1-year); malo and lees stirring (bâtonnage).
Vineyard Info
Penfolds' flagship white (Bin 144) — 'Yattarna' ('little by little') sourced from cool-climate sites; crafted by the Penfolds winemaking team for ageworthy precision.