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Penfolds
2019 Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay
$45.00
Bottle
Price
$45.00
$540.00
Case
(12)
Price
$540.00
Member Pricing
This wine is imported from Australia. State import laws allow us to ship this wine to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN and WV.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Note
Color
Very pale gold
Aroma
Elegant. Subtle. Charming. The glass beckons!
A burst of lemon blossom and white spring flowers is followed by lemon pith and other citrus enticement.
Scents of cashew, pistachio-embedded nougat and beeswax remind of the wine’s sojourn in oak, avec yeast lees
accompaniment.
Casts quite a spell!
Palate
A persistent citrus line framed by white stone fruit – sliced fresh peach and dare mention – peach bellini.
Again, a lovely linearity evident.
All balanced by mouthwatering acidity with a subtle, nutty mealiness. Whist this acidity is quite pronounced (almost pithy),
the French oak underpinning is not...
A cool-climate mix of three great Chardonnay regional sources – fulfilling all palate flavour and structural expectations.
A wonderful union, an enlightened blend.
Technical Information
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Appellation | Bin 311 Tumbarumba |
| Blend | 100% Chardonnay |
| Oak Treatment | Eight months in French oak barriques (35% new) |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| pH | 3.15 |
Winemaking
Peter Gago - Chief Winemaker
Peter joined the winemaking team in 1989, initially in the craftsmanship of sparkling wines, before moving on to reds as Penfolds Red Wine Maker. In 2002 Peter became the fourth ever Chief Winemaker for Penfolds. Together with his fellow winemakers, Peter’s careful custodianship has ensured that Grange and the other ‘older’ members of the Penfolds family, have continued to set the benchmark for their style and quality, while new additions to the range push the boundaries ever wider.
Vintage
2019 Vintage
Tasmania experienced typically plentiful winter rainfall, however spring began quite dry with September well down on the long-term average. Generally warm spring temperatures were recorded with no significant frost events reported. Summer was very warm and very dry, conditions that prevailed through to harvest. The Adelaide Hills growing season rainfall was below average, however good falls in June and August ensured optimal soil moisture levels for budburst. Cold, wet and windy weather set in during flowering and in contrast to some warmer regions, Adelaide Hills vines were well placed to see off the summer heat spikes with few issues. Tumbarumba had significant heavy rainfalls in November. Conditions were generally hot in summer, with two heatwaves in January mitigated by cooler spells in-between. The growing season finished well, with mild conditions leading into vintage. Chardonnay displayed strong varietal character and retained good natural acidity across the three regions.
