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Odyssey Reserve Iliad Gisborne NZ Chardonnay 2006

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78/100 351

Fleshy Chardonnay with crisp acidity and slightly raw oak that leaves a drying, grainy finish. Clumsy wine.

Tasted: Mar 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $38 (~USD $31)

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