Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay
The trajectory of Yattarna’s ascension to the mesosphere of Australia’s chardonnay firmament is as dramatic as it is obvious. The philosophical backflip from “powerful and oaky” to “elegant and age worthy” triggered a dramatic leap in the proportion of cool Derwent Valley (TAS) fruit (now almost 90 percent) and a lower dose of new oak (less than 50 percent). Never has Yattarna shone with such piercing clarity, such sublime focus and such textured minerality. Tremendous, coiled-up energy, seamless acid profile, Linden blossom, citrus, almond.
By Tyson Stelzer
12 Oct 2011
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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