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Spy Valley Envoy NZ Chardonnay 2005

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93/100 55

Really burgundian with nice minerality. My style of Chardonnay. A hint of funk and plenty of power. Tight minerally and flinty. Only Burgundian clones, wild ferment and long barrel maturation. No cold stab, fining or filtration.

Tasted: Feb 2007   Closure: S'cap *    Average price: n/a

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