2016 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay

Yattarna's 21st Birthday! No doubt this important milestone release will sit comfortably alongside the memorable 2011 Yattarna.

Without wishing to sound pretentious – style and class, with presence. Makes a statement. Respectfully.

Not ready, needs to open up! A peruse of the drinking window may suggest it's not quite 'timeless' but heading that way!

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

96/100

Gently toasted almond and subtle pencil shavings give some indication of the 35% new French oak that was used to age the 2016 Chardonnay Yattarna.

Ripe peach, pear and melon fruit fills out the medium to full-bodied palate, then really grows in intensity and focus on the long finish.

This is the most complete Yattarna I've ever tasted, blending richness and acidity in a seamless fashion. It's a blend of fruit from Tasmania (51%), Henty (23%), Adelaide Hills (14%) and Tumbarumba (12%).

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

95/100

Anthony Rose, Decanter, www.decanter.com