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Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Noble Nelson NZ Chardonnay 2008

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87/100 45

Deep golden colour. Very sweet and luscious wine in a super-sticky style. Complex flavours include treacle, caramel, ripe spicy apple, dried fruits, honeycomb and licorice. Very developed and probably close to peak drinking form.

Tasted: Feb 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $21)

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