Te Mania Reserve Nelson Chardonnay 2018 $32 Elegant and nicely structured, with hazelnut and nectarine notes on the nose and it’s a sexy, mouthfilling style and showing great potential for cellaring. Taut, balanced and showing great character. Nelson chardonnay is a new favourite thing. www.temaniawines.co.nz
Author: Yvonne
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