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Church Road Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Viognier 2006

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84/100 35

Lean, ripe and rather elegant wine with hay/straw and subtle tropical fruit flavours. The alcohol leaves a little heat on the finish. Perhaps a touch too skinny but an impressive early attempt that could develop.

Tasted: Mar 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: n/a

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