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Muddy Water Waipara Gisborne NZ Chardonnay 2004

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82/100 35

Big, rich and overty leesy wine with an oily texture. Perhaps a tad too much lees influence? Also oily oak character? Nice texture and good length. Some complexity evident. Slightly reduced?? Like to see more fruit.(H2S, some nice complexity from wild ferment?, reduced lees - sulphide excessive)

Tasted: Jul 2005   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $25)

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