Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Yattarna |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Tasmania (Derwent Valley & Central Highlands) & Adelaide Hills, South Australia |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~96, James Suckling 96, James Halliday 97, Falstaff 95; widely praised by international critics and auction/collector circles
Tasting Note
Crisp cool‑climate Chardonnay: lemon/lime, white peach and stone fruit, flinty/mineral core, nougat and hazelnut oak spice, creamy mid‑palate and vibrant acidity with a long precise mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: lobster, buttered scallops, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, Cantonese roast pork, mild Thai or Malay coconut curries.
Production Method
Whole‑cluster pressing, barrel fermentation in French oak (majority new), malolactic fermentation and lees stirring; aged ~8 months in French oak with careful oak integration and screw‑cap closure.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds flagship white (Bin 144) first released 1998 after 144 trials; sources top cool‑climate Chardonnay fruit across Tasmania and Adelaide Hills to craft an elite, ageworthy expression.