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Gibbston Highgate Heartbreaker Central Otago NZ Chardonnay 2008

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87/100 45

Quite rich, weighty Chardonnay with a silken texture. Stone fruit, citrus and mineral with spicy oak and bready yeast lees characters An appealing and moderately complex wine with character. Offers good value at this price.

Tasted: Apr 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $19)

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