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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Wine Review

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2022-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Villa Maria

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Villa Maria 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from select sites in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys. Fresh and fragrant with tropical fruit, feijoa and lime zest, dry, medium-bodied and balanced with juicy acidity. Drink or hold.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad.

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This Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021 was reviewed on December 17, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Aromas of wet stone, lemon and grass with flavours of peach, lime citrus, lemongrass, tropical fruit and mineral notes on the light finish. Medium bodied with crisp acidity. A great pairing with seafood dishes. - tasted September 2022

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