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Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2012 Wine Review

Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2012

Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2012

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Penfolds

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Lovely green apple vibrancy on the nose and palate wrapped in just enough toasty oak. Terrific balance; full-bodied but never heavy. There's some white and green melon on the finish. This wine gets better every year: superb craftsmanship. This wine would be terrific with grilled pork chops or chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: barbecued pork, butter-brushed prawns, black bean sauces, Asian dishes, Greek salad, salmon, chicken.

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This Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2012 was reviewed on June 22, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Made in a very approachable and easy-drinking style, this Chard from Down Under is a perennial Vintages customer favourite. And who can blame you for loving it so? The lovely suggestions of tropical fruit and toast are superbly balanced by the bright acidity to create a brilliant food-friendly wine ideal for barbecue season. Get grilling. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, undated

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