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Auckland - Other, Auckland, New Zealand
4 1/2 Stars from Michael Cooper and produced from 100% Matakana fruit. The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and then barrique-fermented.Thirty percent of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Barrel-matured on yeast lees for eleven months, in new French oak barriques (40% new) with regular lees-stirring by hand (or batonnage) helped to add richness and complexity of flavour. "Matakana Estate Chardonnay 2007 is also immaculate. Barrel-fermented, with rich stonefruit and biscuity oak flavours and a slightly creamy texture, it's a generous wine, already delicious." 4 1/2 stars - Michael Cooper. Good value buying.
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