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IWC:
By Josh Raynolds
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #133, July/August 2007)
(Penfolds Wines Chardonnay Yattarna Henty) ($66) Yellow-gold. Fresh lime, pear and tangerine aromas are complicated by gentle lees and buttered toast. Fresh citrus and pear flavors are given flesh by sweet butter and macadamia, with slow-mounting acidity providing energy and clarity. Not a fat style but well-concentrated, showing an array of citrus fruit and floral honey notes on the long, spicy finish. 92 points |
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WA: The 2004 Chardonnay “Yattarna” was sourced from Drumborg (92%) and Adelaide Hills (8%). No new oak was used in the elevage (unlike the 2003 which spent time in 70% new oak). Light gold-colored, it reveals a smoky, mineral-accented perfume along with green apple, white peach, and tropical fruit elements. This leads to a full-bodied, round, mouth-filling Chardonnay with tropical fruit flavors buttressed by lively acidity, and a long, fruit-filled finish. This is the finest example of Yattarna Chardonnay to date. Penfolds, arguably Australia’s most famous winery, continues to perform at a high level under the leadership of Head Winemaker, Peter Gago. Importer: Southcorp Wines USA; www.penfolds.com.au Also tasted: 2006 Chardonnay “Thomas Hyland” (84), 2004 Shiraz “Bin 128” Coonawarra (84) |