Penfolds Yattarna 2014

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Yattarna
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Derwent Valley & Central Highlands) & Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~96, James Suckling 96, James Halliday 97, Falstaff 95; widely praised by international critics and auction/collector circles

Tasting Note
Crisp cool‑climate Chardonnay: lemon/lime, white peach and stone fruit, flinty/mineral core, nougat and hazelnut oak spice, creamy mid‑palate and vibrant acidity with a long precise mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, buttered scallops, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, Cantonese roast pork, mild Thai or Malay coconut curries.

Production Method
Whole‑cluster pressing, barrel fermentation in French oak (majority new), malolactic fermentation and lees stirring; aged ~8 months in French oak with careful oak integration and screw‑cap closure.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds flagship white (Bin 144) first released 1998 after 144 trials; sources top cool‑climate Chardonnay fruit across Tasmania and Adelaide Hills to craft an elite, ageworthy expression.