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2004 Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Chardonnay

Hawkes Bay,
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2007-2008)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Cork

Brilliant pale gold colour with straw hue.  Aroma of yeast lees, fig, melon and spice followed by a hint of tropical fruit as an end note.  The palate flavour profile is light, with some cashew and fig emerging over a light honeycomb background.  The wine lacks length and depth.  Aftertaste of fig, honeycomb and cashew.
Drink (2006)
Alc/Vol: 13%

First tasted, May 2005:
A refined style. Bright straw colour. Aroma of cashews, hazelnut and yeast lees followed by a hint of fig and melon. The palate reveals flavours of citrus, melon and fig over a spicy oak background. Clean acid finish. Very long aftertaste of spice, lemon and cinnamon.
Cellar 1-2 years (2006-2007)
Rating: 90