Grape
100% Chardonnay
Ratings
James Halliday 95
Jeremy Oliver 92
Tasting Notes
The Penfolds Reserve Bin label was created as a result of Penfolds Yattarna development project,under which outstanding, One off parcels of wine will be released.Penfolds Reserve Bin 98A is a superbly structured,full bodied wine.The utmost attention To detail has been placed at all stages of the winemaking process,from the selection of grapes through to fermentation & maturation In the best 225L French oak barriques.The wine offers a rich array of complex ripe fruit and finely integrated savoury oak flavours Whilst it is drinking exceptionally well upon release ,the elegance and long finish indicate that 1998 will continue to inprove in the Bottle over the medium to long term with careful cellaring. – by Offical Website
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Bin 98A. Medium yellow-green; moderately intense, complex fig and melon fruit is matched by well integrated oak on the bouquet; an elegant and distinguished palate, with the wine ageing slowly and graciously; perfectly balanced and long. – by James Halliday