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Mills Reef Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2006

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87/100 45

A big, rich and buttery Chardonnay with plenty of peach, oak and sizzled butter flavours. A complex wine with appealing nutty oak flavours. Mouthfilling wine that will appeal to those who like Chardonnay with heroic proportions.

Tasted: Dec 2007   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $23 (~USD $19)

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