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Community Tasting Notes 58
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tenorselbow wrote: 90 points
December 27, 2020 - This has held up really well and should for years to come. It has that lovely aged riesling nose of freshly wet straw with kerosene as well as a touch of dried chicken poo. Balanced mouth of intense lime juice and lemon butter. Long finish of ruby red grapefruit and slate. Seems to be fairly dry with good acid. Not complex but very satisfying.
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mike l. Likes this wine: 87 points
September 14, 2019 - smells and tastes like southern hemi riesling.
it's not too intense and not as balloon driven and austere as i like from say clare valley, but it's very good nonetheless and at closeout for $5 it's a steal.1 person found this helpful Comment -
JaynPam Likes this wine: 85 points
July 6, 2013 - I am not sure I would have picked this as a Riesling. It reminded me more of a Sauv. Blanc. But that's Marlborough for you. Zingy, crisp with lemon, melon and mineral notes.
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ljl203 wrote: 87 points
February 23, 2013 - Very one dimensional lime note. Good value.
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fournet wrote: 87 points
October 28, 2012 - My first experience with an NZ Riesling. Nice QPR. I would most closely compare this to Kabinett region Rieslings.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Villa Maria
- Varietal Riesling
- Designation Private Bin
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Marlborough
- Appellation Marlborough
- UPC Code 089419672978
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 49 (9%)
- Consumed 476 (91%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerVilla Maria
- VarietyRiesling
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
- AppellationMarlborough
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- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
- AppellationMarlborough