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Muddy Water Waipara NZ Chardonnay 2003

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90/100 45

Integrated and sophisticated Chardonnay with an appealing mouthfeel. It has nuances of bready lees, sizzled butter, classy oak and citrus flavours with a strong mineral influence. Powerful winew with a good future. Needs a litle time - slightly closed right now.

Tasted: Aug 2004   Closure: S'cap    Average price: n/a

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