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Obsidian Waiheke Island NZ Chardonnay 2008

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83/100 35

Full-flavoured and reasonably gutsy wine with peach and citrus flavours together with a storng oak influence. This is a bone-dry wine with drying oak tannins on the finish. A generous alcohol level adds warmth and mouth feel.

Tasted: Apr 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $33 (~USD $28)

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