2022 Penfolds - Reserve Bin 22A - Chardonnay - Adelaide Hills

Decanter.com – 93 pts – TG: *The most opulent and flashy of the three Chardonnays in the Penfolds portfolio, which shines the spotlight on cool-climate Adelaide Hills fruit. Aromas leap from the glass in a statement of powerful intent: ripe yellow apple, peach and juicy pear with and a creamy cashew undercurrent. The palate shows more of the same: upfront, showy and concentrated nectarine, more pear, warm hay and a rich vein of hazelnut and pistachio crème and sweet baking spice from the oak (eight months in French barriques, 75% new). Brisk grapefruit pith-like acidity and a mouthwatering mineral seam rein in the richness (…).* - 06/2023

JancisRobinson.com – 16,5/20pts – JR: *Spring temperatures were generally cooler than average delaying flowering and fruit set by several weeks, however yields were near average. Generally mild weather over summer and autumn resulted in a long growing season. Aged for eight months in French oak barriques (75% new). TA 6.4 g/l, pH 3.1. Very pale. Lots of malo influence on the nose. Edgy mix of lime and melted butter – sounds great on fish! Attractive stoniness on the finish. Rather more interesting than Bin 311. Should age well. Has the structure of a Riesling...* - 06/2023

Vinous.com – 93 pts – AH: *This 2022 Chardonnay Reserve Bin A is a classic, modern Australian style with flinty/smoky elements front and center. Attractive precision and detail with limey pear and pithy fruits are wrapped in a finely woven blanket of French oak. A cereal-scented, savory and sophisticated palate follows, with strong fruit volume, yet it’s still tightly wound and underpinned by tangy acidity before a long, fine detailed finish. The 2022 is a sleeper that needs time to flower.* - 07/2023