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Astrolabe Marlborough NZ Pinot Gris 2008

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84/100 35

Smoother, silkier, sweeter and more supple than the winery’s Awatere label. Pretty wine with fresh and subtley succulent flavours. The finish is lengthy with the pleasantly drying sensation of fine tannins.

Tasted: Oct 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $17)

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