Penfolds, Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay Vintage:2015 This tightly wound effort is

This tightly wound effort is a middle weight in the context of the appellation yet it is an absolute knockout in every respect and particularly in terms of its perfect balance

Should be a wonderful follow-up to the splendid 2007 Dow--and very long-lived

The wine is off-the-charts great

La Joie is another winner from Vérité

I like both the intensity and the polished mouthfeel that add appeal of the sappy and built-to-age finish that is hugely long but not really austere

Penfolds, Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay Vintage:2015 This tightly wound effort isThe complex, chalky, crushed stones mineral nosed 2014 Chardonnay Yattarna opens out to perfumed notes of orange blossoms, peach kernels, grapefruit and lemon zest plus some matchstick and honey nut nuances. Very fine and intense in the mouth, it is taut yet multilayered, with a fine light to medium body and amazing length. This is right up there with Australias best and that is saying something given the caliber of Aussie Chardonnays today! By the