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Black Barn Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2009

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91/100 45

Rich, concentrated Chardonnay with impressive peach and citrus flavours that are flattered by an attractive wholemeal and toasted nut character from oak and yeast lees influence. Seamless and serious wine that's absolutely delicious now but has the potential to get even better.

Tasted: Apr 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $45 (~USD $35)

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