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Chard Farm Vipers Vineyard Central Otago NZ Riesling 2009

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87/100 45

Medium/sweet Riesling with quite concentrated citrus/lime juice and slate-like mineral flavours. There's also a suggestion of wildflowers. The balance of sweetness and acidity gives the wine an attractive tension and energy.

Tasted: Feb 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $38 (~USD $29)

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