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Alpha Domus Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2008

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83/100 35

Reasonably concentrated Chardonnay with nutty, mealy and oaky characters adding complexity to a substrate of citrus fruit flavours. The wine is dry, balanced and has a good texture. A very correct varietal wine.

Tasted: Apr 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $16)

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