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The Crater Rim Waipara NZ Pinot Gris 2008

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87/100 45

Deep straw/gold colour. Strong peach and honey flavours dominate this big, rich and fairly sweet wine. There is a suggestion of botrytis plus evidence of oak and yeast complexity. A lush, complex wine that’s almost in dessert wine category.

Tasted: Oct 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $27 (~USD $23)

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