Penfolds Yattarna 2013

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Yattarna
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Sourced from cool‑climate regions: predominantly Tasmania (Coal River/Derwent), with fruit from Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti‑Brown (Wine Advocate) 95/100; Falstaff 94; highly praised by Decanter and other critics (typical scores range mid‑90s)

Tasting Note
Crisp lemon and grapefruit, white peach and nectarine, toasted brioche and hazelnut, subtle struck‑match/flinty minerality, creamy texture and precise acidity, long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, roast chicken, creamy pasta, seared scallops. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, miso‑glazed black cod, Hainan chicken rice.

Production Method
Barrel‑fermented and matured in French oak (c.62% new), 100% malolactic conversion, lees contact; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds flagship white (Bin 144) developed from an extensive trial project; produced from selected cool‑climate parcels to express elegance and ageing potential.