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Sileni Pourriture Noble Hawke's Bay NZ 2009

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87/100 45

There's no mention of grape varieties which doesn't matter because this wine is all about botrytis character rather than carietal character. Quite, but not excessively, sweet with honey, musk, spice and some exotic fruit flavours. Quite drying and slightly phenolic on the finish.

Tasted: Mar 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: n/a

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