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Martinborough Vineyard Martinborough NZ Chardonnay 2005

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90/100 45

Soft, generous and stylish Chardonnay with subtle stone fruit, sizzled butter and spicy oak flavours. A seductive wine that reveals its considerable power in its lingering finish. Quite oaky.

Tasted: Apr 2007   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $35 (~USD $29)

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