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Fairhall Downs Small & Smith Family Estate Marlborough NZ Chardonnay 2007

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85/100 45

Appealing, fruit-focused Chardonnay with a mix of tree fruit/apple, nectarine and peach flavours supported by pleasantly drying oak. Solid varietal wine with characater and appeal.

Tasted: Mar 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $25)

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