The nose on the 2012 Petrie Chardonnay is a little closed though offers subtle notes of apricots and honeydew melon with underlying cashew, meal and honeycomb hints. Medium-bodied with a great intensity of ripe apricot and toasted nut flavors, it is still very tight-knit at this youthful stage and gives a long, refreshing finish. Drink it 2014 to 2019+.
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