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Saint Clair Marlborough NZ Chardonnay 2003

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85/100 45

Fresh and vibrant Chardonnay with attractive and integrated grapefruit/citrus and subtle spicy oak flavours. The iwne shows a good balance between the sweetness from fruit and alcohol against a backbone of acidity. (VA a bit high)

Tasted: Mar 2004   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $17)

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