Penfolds BIN 311 "TUMBARUMBA" 2015
Bin 311 Chardonnay comes from a single region, with a cool climate. Each year, fruit selection is a reflection of the Bin 311 style. In 2014, fruit supplies also come from Tumbarumba, one of the most exciting wine regions in Australia, in terms of fresh climate and high altitude. Penfolds has been working with the Tumbarumba Chardonnay since 1990. Climatic conditions: Winter and warm spring have caused early bud burst throughout the region. These risks were carefully managed throughout the flowering by Penfolds - and throughout the region that was on alert. The vines proved quite resistant, and the frost impacts were minimal with only a small reduction in yields. A warm January and dry followed, and allowed a balance in the maturation of crops with little or no risk of disease. The beginning of autumn proved to be cool and humid, which caused an impact on the harvest in many neighboring areas - fortunately Chardonnay de Bin 311 was harvested before that time.