Merino Chardonnay 2012

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Merino

Fanciful Name: Limestone Hill

Varietal: Chardonnay

Vintage: 2012

Country of Origin: Chile

Appellation: Limari Valley

Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: A beautiful Chilean Chard with no malo! Aromas of orange peel, lemon and clove lead to flavors of green apple, more spice and some chalky minerality. Lots of class to this one.

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FIVE STARS
*****
92-100
A Top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship.

FOUR STARS
****
86-91
A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

THREE STARS
***
80-85
An above-average wine, at a reasonable price point, which many customers enjoy.

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Merino Chardonnay 2012