2018 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay

Arguably ... on par with the exceptional 2012 and 2017 vintages of Yattarna – this release certainly has the potential to befit a classic designation!

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

93+/100

Cool-climate fruit from Tasmania, Tumbarumba and the Adelaide Hills, barrel fermented and matured eight months in 60% new French barriques, the 2018 Yattarna Chardonnay starts off with aromas of roasted nuts and toasted bread set against a backdrop of tart, citrusy fruit.

Medium-bodied, there's just enough flesh to let you know this is Chardonnay – maybe a hint of underripe peach or nectarine – but this is more about line and length, with a strong backbone of acidity that drives the flavors forward into a long, mouth-puckering finish.

Impressive, yes. But is it really that enjoyable? Maybe down the road, which is the intention.

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, www.robertparker.com, July 2020

18/20

Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com, June 2020

97/100

David Sly, Decanter, www.decanter.com, July 2020

96/100

Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, July 2020