PenfoldsBin 311 Chardonnay 2012
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Penfolds have been producing Chardonnay from Tumbarumba since the early 1990's and these vines are providing superb cool-climate fruit. The Bin 311 style typically exhibits a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in seasoned oak. Minimal filtration is employed, preserving elegant fruit flavours.
Penfolds have been producing Chardonnay from Tumbarumba since the early 1990's and these vines are providing superb cool-climate fruit. The Bin 311 style typically exhibits a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in seasoned oak. Minimal filtration is employed, preserving elegant fruit flavours.
- TypeChardonnay
- Size750mL
- RegionTumbarumba
- Current Vintage2012
- Standard Drinks7.4
- Alcohol Volume12.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateNew South Wales
- Brand NamePenfolds
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2013; Commended - International Wine Challenge 2013
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2012
95 points www.winecompanion.com.au
Bin 311 returns to Tumbarumba, and does so in style. White flesh stone fruit plays hopscotch with grapefruit and mineral nuances, the oak subtle, the finish crisp, fresh and long.
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