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Balthazar Gimblett Road Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2006

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89/100 45

Attractive peach-like fruit flavours are enhanced with a very sensitive oak influence. A strongly varietal wine with a suggestion of mineral character for extra interest. Appealing in its present youthful state but should develop well.

Tasted: Mar 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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