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Giesen Marlborough NZ Riesling 2010

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86/100 45

Moderately sweet wine with lime zest, wild flower and flinty/mineral flavours. Initial sweetnes is quickly overcome by buidling acidity giving the wine tension and a tangy, drying finish. Very good value at this price.

Tasted: Feb 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $19 (~USD $14)

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