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Melon, peach, vanilla, honeysuckle and mineral on the palate. In addition a roasted, smoky, savory, quality with some nuttiness. An absolutely beautiful wine that is Australian with a French influence.

93 Points
 
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The Nugan wines, particularly the chards, are incredible values. The first time I tasted them, I was floored. I am seeing them in morenwine shops lately, and I would encourage folks looking for good value in a Chardonnay to give them a try.
 
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How many of their other chardonnays have you had, Keeno?
 
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I have had this wine and their Estate. The Estate is around $10 and a great value. I would say somewhere in the 87-89 point range.

My LWS occassionally invites the winemakers to the store and I just happened to stop by one Saturday when they were there. I had never heard of them. After I tasted through the lineup, I grabbed some of the chards.
They also make some Shiraz and Cabernet that are good values too.
 
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I will definitely be keeping my out for anything from this producer.
 
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Here is the website for my local shop (I am not affiliated with them). I was checking out the website tonight saw this. Thought you would want to see the notes and scores.
 
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Thanks, that Cabernet sounds appealing.
 
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A little more citrus this time. Green apple, pear, nuttiness and smoke with some toffee and butter.

92-93 Points

This wine was no fluke. Excellent the second time around. Last time I had it, I was without food, this time I was eating and it goes very well with food and also stands alone.
 
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