2009 Penfolds Chardonnay Yattarna

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JH 96 BC 93 WA 92 WS 92
JH 96

James Halliday, July 2012

Yattarna is almost the antithesis of Grange as it is so tightly wound understated reserved and shy it is hard to believe they are relatives; the true depth and potential is revealed on the palate which is unevolved...
BC 93

MW Bob Campbell, February 2012

Intense wine with strong citrus/lemon grapefruit mineral toast bran biscuit and bread crust flavours. Complex powerful and slightly closed wine that needs time.
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2012

The style of Yattarna has evolved significantly since its first release into today's elegant medium bodied style that is very tight-knit in youth and built to age. The 2009 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay is a multi-regional...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, December 2012

Tangy focused spicy and refreshing with a line of acidity making the wine mouthwatering underneath flavors of lime grapefruit and green apple. Tightly wound this has the intensity to expand its flavor profile with...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region South Australia
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML

Penfolds is an iconic Australian wine producer established in 1844 when Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his family arrived from England and paid the princely sum of £1,200 for 500 acres of the best land in Magill. He planted French vine cuttings with the intention of producing his own “medicinal tonic” wine.

When he passed away, his wife Mary assumed responsibility for the 60 acres of vines in The Grange Vineyard, which was then producing several varieties. She managed the estate for 25 years, passing it on to her daughter Georgina and son-in-law Thomas Hyland when she retired. The Penfold family continued to operate the business very successfully and retained a controlling interest after the company became public.

Penfolds now has an extensive portfolio that includes the ‘House Style’ collection, numbered-bin releases, special bins, and fortifieds among others. It has played a pivotal role in the evolution of winemaking in Australia and across the world.

Penfolds has earned numerous accolades for its flagship and most iconic wine, Grange, the creation of former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert who aimed to match the finest, aged Bordeaux wines. Initially rejected by Penfolds management, the experiment was kept secret and barrels of wines were hidden behind a fake wall in the tunnels at Magill Estate. With bottle age development, a second tasting was greeted with enthusiasm and production was restarted.

Penfolds vineyards are located primarily in South Australia on prime land throughout the state’s most esteemed viticultural regions. Throughout its history, Penfolds has owned and leased vineyards in addition to sourcing grapes from independent growers. Its grapes are sourced from more than 220 vineyards and grape growers across Australia. This strategy reflects the tradition of multi-vineyard and multi-regional sourcing, first introduced in the 1860s by Mary Penfold, and allows for a consistency of style and quality across vintages, something Penfolds is renowned for.