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Waimarie Muriwai Valley Auckland NZ Chardonnay 2008

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Integrated and appealingly linear wine Chardonnay with a complex mix of grapefruit, peach, sizzled butter, bran biscuit and spicy oak flavours. Elegant, accessible wine ready to be enjoyed now or over the next 12 months.

Tasted: Aug 2009   Closure: Twin Top    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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