| Category: | White Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | Penfolds |
| Label Name: | Yattarna V (11/12/14/16/21) (Gift Box) |
| Vintage: | MIXED |
| Country: | Australia |
| Region: | South Australia (Adelaide Hills, Tumbarumba & Tasmania sources) |
| 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
Selected reviews: Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate) 99/100; David Sly (Decanter) 97/100; Angus Hughson (Vinous) 93/100. Peak drinking: 2023–2035
Tasting Note
Concentrated, precise Chardonnay: grapefruit, white peach, lemon curd, nougat, roasted hazelnut, oyster-shell/flint minerality, restrained French oak, creamy lees texture, bright acidity and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster thermidor, creamy mushroom risotto, seared scallops. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, sushi/sashimi (salmon/uni), pork belly with hoisin.
Production Method
Multi-vintage blend (20% each of 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021). Older vintages decanted under inert gas (transvasage) and rebottled. Whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation and lees stirring in French oak.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds is Australia’s iconic producer. Yattarna launched in 1998 (1995 vintage) as Penfolds’ flagship Chardonnay; V is a limited multi-vintage release blended by Chief Winemaker Peter Gago and Kym Schroeter.
Penfolds Yattarna V (11/12/14/16/21) (Gift Box)
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