Bin 23A Reserve Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted chicken, grilled lobster with garlic butter, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
While Penfolds is historically famous for its monumental red wines, the house undertook a white wine revolution in the late 20th century to create a white counterpart to Grange. This movement focused heavily on cool-climate Chardonnay, primarily sourced from the high-altitude, chilly slopes of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. Penfolds' premium Chardonnay style, exemplified by their Reserve Bin A, represents a sophisticated, contemporary approach to the varietal. The winemaking involves hand-harvesting, whole-bunch pressing, and wild fermentation in French oak barriques. Regular lees stirring (battonage) and controlled malolactic fermentation impart a rich, creamy texture and complex nutty, nougat-like characters, balanced by a striking natural acidity and a distinctive, flinty mineral finish.
🍾 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.