YATTARNA

Launched in 1998 with the 1995 vintage, Yattarna is the result of one of the most comprehensive, focused and highly publicised wine development projects ever conducted in Australia. The aspiration and independence of mind across generations of Penfolds winemakers inspired the ambition to create a white wine that would set the standard for ultra-fine Australian chardonnay. Selectively sourcing only the very best chardonnay fruit from cool-climate regions, coupled with clever winemaking, the style continues to evolve. Yattarna reflects Penfolds patience and continued commitment to its original goal, its very name being drawn from local indigenous language, meaning ‘little by little, gradually’. Each vintage provides the opportunity to further raise the quality bar.

Yattarna Chardonnay was first released in 1998 with the 1995 vintage – a name fittingly chosen to honour the 144 winemaking trials it took to perfect our flagship white wine. The name “Yattarna” itself is drawn from First Nations culture, meaning “little by little; gradually”.

The inaugural release marked an exciting new chapter in the Penfolds story, generating unparalleled anticipation in the Australian wine industry. The media dubbed Yattarna "White Grange", propelling it onto the front pages of newspapers nationwide.

Fruit selection plays a critical element in determining the character of the Yattarna style. It is a blend that traverses multiple vineyards and regions, spanning New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, focusing on the cool spectrum of flavours. Techniques such as whole bunch pressing, barrel fermentation including wild yeasts, malolactic fermentation and yeast stirring all shape the elegantly styled Yattarna.

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