A fresh, enticing lift on the nose with a citrus edge leaning towards lime and lime leaf, complemented by Granny Smith apple and honeydew granita. Background aromas offer complexity, featuring creamy Greek yogurt/tzatziki and lanolin, a result of eight months of yeast lees interaction in French barriques. Despite half the barrels being new, the oak impact is subtly concealed and impeccably integrated. On the Palate it is glossy and svelte, this wine embodies seamlessness, gracefully balancing elegance with profound power. Lime and a hint of jackfruit harmonize with the creamy texture, accompanied by omnipresent acidity that dances gracefully across the palate. The oak, like the acidity, is subtle yet wonderful in length, presenting a wine of understated power and presence. A tempting palate that improves with each sip, this awaited chardonnay release from the 2017 harvest stands confidently alongside the time-proven 2008 and 2011 Yattarna classics!

Sourced from Tasmania, Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills, 8 months in French oak (50% new).

Introduced in 1998 featuring the 1995 vintage, Yattarna emerged from an extensive, dedicated, and widely acclaimed wine development initiative in Australia. The ambition to establish a benchmark for exceptionally refined Australian chardonnay was fueled by the visionary and independent spirit passed down through generations of Penfolds winemakers.

Halliday Rating: 99 points