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Matua Valley Matheson Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2004

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81/100 35

Reas deep yellow. Big, oily, oaky wine in a rather old-fashioned style. Too oaky. Has some nice nutty characters. Very developed.

Tasted: Jan 2006   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $21 (~USD $16)

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