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Dry River Late Harvest Martinborough NZ Riesling 2005

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80/100 35

Strong tangy, toffeeish wine with some honeyed botrytis adding complexity to citrus Riesling flavours. 9.5% alc. Some bunch rot is evident. Very high acidity.

Tasted: Mar 2006    Average price: NZD $49 (~USD $41)

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