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2011 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Marlborough
- Wairau Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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evanqian wrote: 91 points
September 27, 2013 - pure, transparent, with a little green/yellow. gooseberry and tropical fruits flavour, elegant structure, smooth, light body, light sweet finish and good length. wonderful Wairau Valley SB!
NZIWS Gold, BC 93, IWC Silver, Decanter Silver
Ar: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 18/20; overall: 5+0/10
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Burgundynick wrote: 88 points
March 15, 2013 - pale yellow, tropical nose and a wonderful hit of gooseberry, clean sharp acidity, then there's a sweet tropical secondary hit as a green, lemon and lime finish melts away. Very moreish. 88 points
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HStaal wrote: 86 points
October 20, 2012 - Good – clear pale yellow appearance; green fruit on nose; dry; mid acidity; light body; mid length finish; crisp; fresh; citrus fruits; lemony; some tropical fruit notes; nice balance. With Baked Goat’s Cheese with fig chutney
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Villa Maria
- Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
- Designation Wairau Valley Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Marlborough
- Appellation Wairau Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1 (4%)
- Consumed 22 (96%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerVilla Maria
- VarietySauvignon Blanc
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
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