A Gold medal-winning Chardonnay from Penfolds, sourced from Adelaide Hills and aged on lees — stone fruit and pistachio nougat creaminess from extended lees contact, with upfront oak tannins and long lingering acidity that gives it a delightful phenolic grip.
Tasting Notes
Stone fruits persist amid a pistachio nougat-like creaminess more than likely derived from extended time on yeast lees. Upfront oak tannins and long, lingering acidity combine to create an enticing phenolic grip, enhancing the overall structure of the palate. Gold at the International Wine Challenge, Perth Royal, and Royal Hobart. Delightfully approachable despite its complexity.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Chardonnay
- Origin: Australia, Adelaide Hills
- Style: Dry white, lees-aged, oak-influenced
- Winemaking: Extended lees ageing, oak fermentation/maturation
Food Pairing
Chicken, light salads, and fish pie.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C. Open 5 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Penfolds is Australia's most storied winery, founded in 1844 in the Barossa Valley and renowned globally for its Grange and Bin series. Their philosophy of multi-region blending to achieve consistency and complexity has produced some of Australia's most celebrated wines across six decades.