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1997 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay
Vineyard: Penfolds Wines
Price: $56.99- $79.27
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White Wine
Region: Australia
Other Vintages: 2006 2005 1999 1998 1996 1995
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Colour: Pale straw with brilliant green hues. Nose: Lifted lemon and citrus aromas integrate with toasted malt and butterscotch. Subtle hints of delicate oak add to the complexity. Palate: Excellent integration of lean citrus and nectarine fruit characters together with pleasant gunsmoke and malt flavours. The finish is soft yet crisp, leaving a pleasant creamy and velvety aftertaste. Serving and cellaring suggestions: Penfolds Yattarna has the potential to develop and improve with bottle age for...
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  • Wine.com
    Colour: Pale straw with brilliant green hues. Nose: Lifted lemon and citrus aromas integrate with toasted malt and butterscotch. Subtle hints of delicate oak add to the complexity. Palate: Excellent integration of lean citrus and nectarine fruit characters together with pleasant gunsmoke and malt flavours. The finish is soft yet crisp, leaving a pleasant creamy and velvety aftertaste. Serving and cellaring suggestions: Penfolds Yattarna has the potential to develop and improve with bottle age for at least five and possibly 10 years in cool cellaring conditions (14°C or less). Enjoy read more...it with roast poultry or other richly-sauced white meats.    (hide)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/15/01.