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Esk Valley Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2003

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86/100 451

Soft melon and peach fruit flavours. A light, well made wine that would benefit from greater fruit concentration. Supple. Toasty creamy melon and citrus with nice nutty oak.

Tasted: Mar 2004   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $16)

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