Thomas Hyland Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Thomas Hyland, the pioneering son-in-law of founders Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, who helped transform the family winery into a national powerhouse in the late 19th century. This Chardonnay reflects Penfolds' multi-regional sourcing philosophy, drawing premium fruit from cool-climate vineyards across South Australia, notably regions like Adelaide Hills and Padthaway. The winemaking team employs a combination of stainless steel tank fermentation to preserve bright, fresh stone fruit and citrus characters, alongside partial barrel fermentation and maturation in seasoned French oak to introduce a subtle creaminess, texture, and soft spice. It represents an approachable yet classic expression of South Australian Chardonnay, balancing vibrant acidity with a rounded, elegant mouthfeel.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
13.0% - 13.5%