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Kidnapper Cliffs Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2009

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91/100 45

Concentrated Chardonnay with tree fruit, citrus, bready yeast lees, hazelnut and gunflint/mineral flavours underpinned by classy oak. Big and complex wine with a long and multi-layered finish. Firm fruit and oak tannins combine with acidity to add structure and help drive the wine's impressive length. Clearly youthful and with a promising future.

Tasted: Oct 2010    Average price: NZD $44 (~USD $33)

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