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Saint Clair Big John Pioneer Block 9 Marlborough NZ Riesling 2008

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86/100 45

Attractive wine with moderate sweetness balanced by knife-edged acidity that builds real tension in the wine and promotes a dry-ish finish. Mineral, lime and a suggestion of rose petal characters.

Tasted: Feb 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $25 (~USD $21)

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