Yattarna Chardonnay 2023

Name: Yattarna Chardonnay 2023
Brand: PEW
SKU: 8110589
Price: 190.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$190

/ 750 mL

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Wine analysis

Alc/Vol: 12.5%
Volume: 750 mL
pH: 3.12
Acidity: 6.9g/L
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Vineyard Region:
- Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania
Maturation: Eight months in French oak barriques (60% new, 40% 1-y.o.)
Peak Drinking: 2026 - 2045

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Overview

Known as 'The White Grange', Yattarna stands at the pinnacle of Penfolds white winemaking, born from a bold vision to create an exceptional Australian Chardonnay. First released in 1998, it represents the culmination of years of research and innovation, with 144 trial wines laying the foundation for what would become Bin 144. Its name, drawn from an indigenous word meaning ‘little by little, gradually’, speaks to the dedication and pursuit of excellence that defines Penfolds. Only the finest quality Chardonnay fruit Penfolds source in any given vintage will go into the blend.

For the 2023 vintage, fruit was sourced from Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills and Tasmania. Vibrant, elegant and very complete with superb fruit complexity, texture, and mineral length.

Yattarna Chardonnay 2023

$190

Awards & Accolades

19+/20

Matthew Jukes

This blended wine seems like a, some might say, heretical amalgam of all seven Grands Crus. It is expansive and resonant, pulsing with spectacular fruit. I know many will prefer Bin A for the first three or four years, but from the turn of the decade, Yattarna will glide away into the sunset! 19+/20 Points.

Sometimes great things come in small packages, which was true of the Chardonnay grapes we received from Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills, and Tasmania. A mild summer ensured the crops ripened to perfection, producing a Yattarna for the ages.

Kym Schroeter, Penfolds White Winemaker

Yattarna Chardonnay 2023

Taste Description

This Yattarna carries itself with a similarly assured finesse to the distinguished 2021 vintage. It possesses a lively tension, with phenolics on the back palate providing a firm foundation for fruit expression. There is an array of flavours that unfold gracefully: the herbal brightness of lemon myrtle, the tartness of rhubarb, the zesty pop of Moroccan lemon, the sweetness of nashi pear and white fig, all finished with a zest of lime. The acidity is crisp and invigorating, reminiscent of a perfectly ripe apple. This wine captures the attention with its poise and vibrancy.

PALATE

NOSE

Distinct and elegant, with a youthful purity. A swirl brings an array of aromas. First, the scent of sea spray and the freshness of river stones, alongside earthy notes of hazelnut and chestnut. There is a hint of green watercress and sweet pistachio ice cream, alongside a subtle lift of flint, which provides further intrigue. Notes of biscuit crust and honey ice cream add depth, while a touch of candle wax provides richness.

Colour

Light yellow, lime green hues.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

In Tumbarumba, a third consecutive La Niña season caused a spring deluge, halving expected yields. However, a warm, dry summer followed, allowing the limited crop to reach perfect ripeness, resulting in Chardonnay grapes of ‘A grade’ quality. The Adelaide Hills region experienced near-average winter rainfall but a very dry July. Spring rainfall caused logistical challenges with waterlogged vineyards and prevailing cool conditions led to delayed budburst and flowering. Some isolated spring hail events occurred, but drier conditions during flowering reduced disease pressure. The smaller crop benefited from the warmth in February, yielding Chardonnay grapes with high acidity, aromatic intensity, and tremendous depth of flavour. In Tasmania, a dry winter was followed by a very wet spring. A cold front delivered record-breaking rainfall in mid-October. The mild
Tasmanian summer allowed the Chardonnay grapes to develop concentrated flavours and finesse, despite the smaller crop size.

Yattarna Chardonnay 2023