PENFOLDS BIN 311 CHARDONNAY 2024 - white

Style: Savoury & DetailedThat the Penfolds story is essential to the story of Australian wine is a given, but it runs deeper than that. Grange has long been celebrated as this country’s most famous wine, but its genesis also speaks to the spirit of Australian winemaking. Max Schubert famously hid the production of the wine when it was cut from the roster by the Penfolds board. That doggedness, that belief, combined with the integral work of wine chemist Ray Beckwith, embody the essence of Australian wine in the second half of the 20th century: a maverick spirit allied with better tools and knowledge. It’s true that Penfolds has been the establishment for some time, but it is also essentially progressive, continually growing its collection of wines – including impressive co-labs in Champagne and the Napa Valley – while maintaining and refining its classic bottlings. Although a raft of iconic reds still dominate the portfolio, what the whites lack for in representation, they more than make up for in quality. WINE COMPANIONOur success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers. It began with Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold, the pioneers who dreamed big, inventing tonics, brandies, and fortified wines made from grapes and Australian sunshine. It continued with Alf Vesey, Ray Beckwith and Max Schubert, celebrated winemaking legends who pushed our development to extraordinary, bold new heights. It is this pioneering spirit and curiosity that still rings true after nearly two centuries, it is what has helped us become one of the most celebrated winemakers in the world today. PENFOLDSPale 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 an 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! DAVE BROOKES, The Wine CompanionRegion : Adelaide Hills, Tasmania & Tumbarumba, AUSTRALIAVariety : Chardonnay ABV: 13%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.