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Mission Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2009

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89/100 45

Quite a complex wine with good minerality and bright acidity giving purity and drive. Focused citrus/grapefruit and white peach flavours with spicy oak and an appealing subtle mealiness. Classy wine that got better as it sat in the glass.

Tasted: Jan 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $26 (~USD $20)

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