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Lake Chalice Marlborough NZ Riesling 2004

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86/100 45

Full-flavoured medium/dry wine with estery, citrus, floral and honey flavours. (Slightly spoiled by some musty botrytis character - could be estery character). has real palate weight. and a moderately hard palate.

Tasted: Sep 2004   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $18 (~USD $14)

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