South Australia, AustraliaThe incredibly successful Yattarna program laid the foundation for every chardonnay in the Treasury portfolio to excel and become something more than just the largest selling white variety in the world. Bin 311 is the classic example as it now sits firmly under Yattarna as a huge overachiever. The fruit sources change every year as Gago and company go after the coolest fruit of the year. In 2018 the 311 mix was Adelaide Hills, Tumbarumba, and Tasmania. After ten months in 30% new French oak barriques, the resulting juice was electric with a lemon core of acidity flecked with spicy cashews, pear, and creamy lees to balance its taut, linear styling. Impressive, to say the least, for the price, and a chardonnay style BC winemakers should consider. Get it before the prices take off.Tasted: 29 September 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$49.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$49.95
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$49.95
750ml
LCBO
QC
$49.75
750ml
SAQ
Producer: PenfoldsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 443564UPC: 012354071919
South Australia, AustraliaFruit for the 2018 Bin 311 comes from the cool climate regions of Adelaide Hills, Tumbarumba, and Tasmania, a big focus of Penfolds, and a style in which they are excelling. This spent 10 months in French oak barriques (30% new) prior to bottling. Lemony acidity is at the core, and runs this greyhound sleek wine to a winning finish, joined with attractive flickers of reduction, tight pear, cashew, and spice. The wood provides just the right level of bracketing for the fruit, firm to guide a few years in the cellar, but not overwhelming at all. A lovely bright stony / chalky note rings on the lingering finish. Well done.Tasted: 19 January 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$49.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$49.95
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$49.95
750ml
LCBO
QC
$49.75
750ml
SAQ
Producer: PenfoldsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 443564UPC: 012354071919
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