Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2022

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Product Information: The cool conditions in 2022 that prevailed across Tumbarumba, Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills were ideal for ripening high-quality ‘A grade’ Chardonnay. A wine that stands testament to Penfolds multi-regional blending philosophy. There’s watermelon granita! The texture is grippy yet refined. Oyster shell emerges with sugar figs and kiwi fruit in tow. Portuguese custard tarts evoke a sense of indulgence while fine acid providing, balance, length and poise. The inaugural 1995 vintage was arguably the most talked-about and early anticipated white wine in Australian history, earning the nickname ‘White Grange’ and reaching the front pages of the country’s national newspapers. This elegant style epitomises the finesse, restraint and character of modern Australian chardonnay. The winery’s attention to detail in the winemaking process has resulted in a wine that is both complex and refined. The Yattarna Chardonnay is best enjoyed within a three to 12 year time frame, as the wines benefit from some bottle age. Maker: Penfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company’s success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold’s reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company’s first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines – the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date – 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company’s success since its establishment in 1844. The selection of vineyard sites and quality of fruit has always underpinned Penfolds reputation. Over a nearly 180-year history, Penfolds has owned and leased some of the best wine regions in Australia and around the world, and work with carefully selected growers to stay true to our fruit-first philosophy of multi-vineyard, multi-regional sourcing. Today, Penfolds wine regions span both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Each country brings something new to the Penfolds portfolio, while maintaining the enduring House Style and winemaking philosophy that Penfolds has proudly upheld since 1844. At the heart is Penfolds Magill Estate. Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold planted the first vines here back in 1844, and even today Magill Vineyard still contributes fruit to Grange when vintage conditions allow. The Penfolds winemaking philosophy is unbound by country, vine or time. Vineyard: In Tumbarumba, growers celebrated what was heralded as one of the best vintages in recent years. November’s La Niña brought substantial rainfall around flowering time, yet a period of dry weather followed, safeguarding both yield and quality. The rain contributed to robust canopy development and bountiful bunch weights. Tasmania experienced drier winter conditions balanced with higher-than-average rainfall in October that helped establish favourable soil moisture levels for budburst. Frost remained absent from vineyards. Cooler spring temperatures coupled with gusty winds during flowering resulted in lower yields than expected. However, a warmer summer without any extreme heat events (>35°C) ensured optimal conditions during veraison. The outcome was exceptional grape quality across vineyards. The Adelaide Hills region experienced healthy winter rains followed by a dry September, laying groundwork for strong canopy growth and uniform budburst. A notably cold October—the coolest seen in many years—alongside a late-October hailstorm contributed to some crop losses while delaying flowering and fruit set by a few weeks. Nevertheless, yields hovered around average marks due to mild weather throughout summer and autumn that elongated the growing season. Nose – Honeysuckle, White Flowers, Hay Lifted honeysuckle, white flowers, hay and a wealth of citrus with an intriguing whisper of Asian-inspired lemongrass and kaffir lime. Palate – White Peach, Fig, French Butter Almost ripe fig, white peach, beurre bosc pear and the themes, well framed in the creamy demeanour and supple texture of eminently supportive French oak fermentation. Finish – Enduring Finish, Brisk Lemon Acidity, Oyster Shell Minerals Portuguese custard tarts evoke a sense of indulgence, yet impressively energetic acid line that carries a long and enduring finish. People think this is a Tasmanian-only wine,”