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Waimea Late Harvest Nelson NZ Riesling 2006

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Intriguing wine with with honey, root ginger and grapefruit marmalade flavours. Bottle development no doubt contributes to its character. Moderately luscious but with a good acid backbone. Curiously Sauternes-like. Good value.

Tasted: Feb 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $14 (~USD $12)

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