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Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2017
South Australia, AustraliaWe haven’t seen this wine in a decade, but it’s part of a very progressive chardonnay program that has changed the face of Penfold's white wine portfolio. The Penfolds mantra is to follow the best fruit every year, and in 2017 it came from three regions: Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, and Tumbarumba. The nose is bright with subtle citrus aromas, clean lees and attractive bread dough. It spends only eight months in French oak, and only 25 percent is new. The palate is all the aforementioned and more, with impressive minerality and acid throughout. Layered and persistent, this is a terrific bottle of chardonnay and a great model for BC.Tasted: 02 November 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $49.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
ON | $49.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 443564UPC: 012354071919