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Oyster Bay Chardonnay 1998

Tasted:	28 Nov 2004 (age 6 years)
Name:	Oyster Bay (41)
Variety:	Chardonnay (6)
Year:	1998
Producer:	Oyster Bay
Region:	Marlborough
Rating:	ok+
Web Site:	Not available

Appearance was bright yellow gold in colour, and slightly oily. The bouquet showed dry oak and citrus melon fruit. The taste had smooth buttery melon and citrus fruit. This was a well balanced but relatively simple style.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.