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Elephant HIll Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2008

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86/100 45

Intriguing wine with impressive purity and subtle flavours including mineral, grapefruit, bready yeast lees and nutty oak. Very linear Chardonnay with surprising power. A pleasure to drink.

Tasted: Sep 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $26 (~USD $22)

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