The Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2018 is a vibrant and elegant white wine from Tasmania, Australia’s premier cool-climate region. Crafted by Penfolds, this expression highlights precision, freshness, and finesse, showcasing a more restrained and mineral-driven style of Chardonnay.
The 2018 vintage opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and green apple, complemented by subtle notes of toasted hazelnut, vanilla, and delicate flinty minerality. On the palate, it is crisp, focused, and beautifully balanced, with bright acidity driving flavours of citrus and stone fruit. A gentle creamy texture from oak ageing adds depth without overpowering the wine’s natural freshness. The finish is long, clean, and mineral, reflecting Tasmania’s cool maritime terroir.
Fresh yet layered, this Chardonnay is ideal for both refined dining and effortless enjoyment.
Tasting Notes:
Lemon zest, green apple, white peach, toasted hazelnut, mineral notes.
Food Pairing:
Grilled seafood, oysters, roast chicken, creamy pasta, or buttered shellfish.
Accolades:
Praised for its elegance, freshness, and cool-climate precision.
Vineyard & Terroir:
Sourced from Tasmania’s cool maritime vineyards, where long growing seasons and coastal influence preserve acidity, enhance aromatics, and create wines with purity and mineral tension.
Why We Like It:
A fresh, precise, and elegant Chardonnay—cool-climate finesse with just the right touch of creamy richness.
