Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay

We all know them as one of the world’s iconic producers but Penfolds’ class and craftsmanship doesn’t just stop with reds. This is the famous Bin 311 Chardonnay and we like to think of it as the “Baby Yattarna” – baring in mind a bottle of Yattarna Chardonnay will set you back a good $150-200 a bottle!

Since 2005 Penfolds have been producing some amazing Chardonnay from some of their cool climate sites like in Tumbarumba in New South Wales. This 2024 release is a mixture of fruit from Tasmania, Tumbarumba as well as Adelaide Hills.

95/100 (James Halliday’s Wine Companion)
“Pale straw with aromas of flint-struck white peach, nectarine and citrus fruits infused with hints of soft spice, clotted cream, nougat, almond meal, meadow flowers and stone. Initially creamy and mouth-filling, with a impressive fruit purity. There’s an element of savoury restraint to its palate shape, with fine acidity lending propulsion, and textural filigree from a patina of fine, light phenolics. The finish is long, pure and precise. Great drinking all round here!”

92/100 (Huon Hooke, The Real Review)
“Light-mid bright yellow; yeasty and creamy lees aromas, cashew nuts and lemon pith, oak is very discreet. Good flavour, very smart balance and a clean refreshing finish. (Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Tumbarumba)”

Drink now to 2033 and if you’re looking for the perfect food match it simply has to be fresh fish and seafood.