Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from vintage release, with top vintages cellaring well beyond 15 years.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
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Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay, first released in 1998 with the 1995 vintage, represents the culmination of one of the most ambitious white winemaking projects in Australian history. Known during its development as the 'White Grange' project, it required 144 winemaking trials before the perfect style was unlocked—hence its official designation, Bin 144. 'Yattarna,' an Indigenous Australian word meaning 'little by little' or 'gradually,' reflects the patient, meticulous pursuit of perfection. Sourced from premier cool-climate regions including Tasmania, Tumbarumba, and the Adelaide Hills, this multi-regional blend is celebrated for its laser-like acidity, intense stone fruit and citrus profile, and sophisticated French oak integration. It successfully redefined premium Australian Chardonnay, shifting the paradigm away from heavy, over-oaked styles toward elegance, restraint, and exceptional longevity.
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Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.