Not all Penfolds is red. Bin 311 is their benchmark Chardonnay — crisp, precise, and entirely without the flabby, oaky character that gave Australian Chardonnay a bad name in the 1990s and that the country’s finest producers have spent the decades since working hard to leave behind. Sourced from cool-climate regions — principally Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills — where the altitude and the maritime influence produce Chardonnay of a freshness, a mineral precision, and a citrus-driven vibrancy that is a world away from the over-oaked, over-ripe styles of the past, Bin 311 is the wine that proves Australian Chardonnay, at its finest, can stand comparison with the best of Burgundy. The 2025 is particularly exciting: a pristine nose, incredible citrus lift, a lithe and focused palate, and a finish that is mouthwatering from start to finish. Matthew Jukes gave it 18.5 and said it punches way above its price. He’s right. Six bottles In Bond — the smart way to buy fine wine for the cellar.