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Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Wine Review

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2022-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Villa Maria

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

From the Wairau Valley, Villa Maria Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white-fleshed stone fruit, passionfruit, fine herbs, lime zest aromas and flavours finishing long and vibrant on the palate.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood ravioli with Alfredo sauce, pan-fried panfish, lemon and herbed grilled chicken breast.

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This Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020 was reviewed on September 10, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A great favourite of my guests! Pronounced aroma of passion fruit, gooseberry and lime zest. These flavors carried over to the palate.The wine is medium bodied, dry and has a food friendly fresh acidity. Paired nicely with asparagus quiche, Beemster goat cheese, and shrimp with cocktail sauce. Looking forward to sampling this with grilled chicken skewers!
From the Wairau Valley, Villa Maria Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied SB produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Fragrant with passion fruit, gooseberry and lime zest mirroring same on the palate with a long and zesty finish. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken skewers. - Community Wine Reviews

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