2016 Chardonnay Yattarna

Pale yellow-gold. A highly complex, mineral-accented bouquet evokes fresh citrus and orchard fruits, buttered toast and white flowers, and a hint of iodine builds with air. Shows impressive clarity and thrust to intense orange zest, pear, brioche and honeysuckle flavors that tighten up steadily on the back half. Delivers a compelling blend of richness and tension on an impressively long, lively finish that features suave floral and mineral flourishes.

- Josh Raynolds (2021)

Gently toasted almond and subtle pencil shavings give some indication of the 35% new French oak that was used to age the 2016 Chardonnay Yattarna. Ripe peach, pear and melon fruit fills out the medium to full-bodied palate, then really grows in intensity and focus on the long finish. This is the most complete Yattarna I've ever tasted, blending richness and acidity in a seamless fashion. It's a blend of fruit from Tasmania (51%), Henty (23%), Adelaide Hills (14%) and Tumbarumba (12%).

- Joe Czerwinski (2018)