Bin 17A Reserve Chardonnay
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed between 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with tarragon, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay (with '17A' representing the highly acclaimed 2017 vintage release of this series) has established itself as one of Australia's premier white wines, standing proudly alongside the flagship Yattarna. Sourced entirely from the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, this Chardonnay showcases the region's ability to produce wines of immense purity, structure, and longevity. The winemaking philosophy involves hand-harvesting, whole-bunch pressing directly into French oak barriques, and allowing natural wild yeasts to initiate fermentation. The wine undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation with regular stirring of the lees (battonage) to build a rich, creamy texture that perfectly balances its striking natural acidity. The 'Bin A' series represents a masterclass in modern Australian Chardonnay, combining precision, complexity, and a distinct flinty, mineral-driven character.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.