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Morton Estate Private Reserve Hawke's Bay NZ Chardonnay 2008

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87/100 45

A bold expression of ripe citrus/grapefruit/white peach flavours with an attractive seasoning of bread crust/brioche and nutty oak. A sophisticated Chardonnay at a very attractive price.

Tasted: Apr 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $21 (~USD $16)

The above price is the estimated retail price given by the wine maker when it was submitted for review. It may not reflect the actual current market price.
USD pricing is a simple currency conversion from NZD and may not reflect the actual US retail pricing.

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