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2010 Villa Maria Pinot Noir Taylors Pass Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Marlborough
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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Republic60224 Likes this wine: 88 points
July 13, 2018 - I thought this would taste a certain way, but tasted another. The NZ Pinots that I have tasted in the past were rather earthy and savory. That's what I was expecting. What I got was definitely more fruity tones and light oak. I could tell this was slightly on the back end and won't get any better. Drink now!
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f22nickell wrote: 87 points
November 10, 2015 - Seattle Wine Group - Nov 2015 Tasting - "Pinots of the World" (Amaroso Room - Wine Storage Bellevue): Nose had sweet black cherries with slight hints of vanilla and oak coming through. Palate followed the nose with a strong sweet cedar aspect. Nice balance and good mouthfeel. Slight hotness and mid-length finish.
This wine seemed to polarize the group. numerous 2nd and 3rd place votes, but almost as many 6th and 7th place votes.
Bottle = E ... Group rating = 3rd ... My rating = 6th -
Wineonthevine wrote: 89 points
May 13, 2013 - Missed at the New Zealand wine tasting. So I brought a partial bottle home and tried over the next few days. Nice Pinot color. Good balance between acidity and alkaline. Very good. Buy and try it.
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By Gary Walsh
1/17/2014 (link)(Villa Maria Estate Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Pinot Noir) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2013, Issue #52 (link)(Villa Maria Estate Pinot Noir - Taylors Pass Vineyard Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2012, IWC Issue #164 (link)(Villa Maria Estate Pinot Noir Taylors Pass Vineyard Marlborough) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
5/16/2013 (link) 92 points(Villa Maria Pinot Noir Taylors Pass Vineyard) Medium dark cherry red color; tart cherry, tart red berry nose; tasty, silky textured, tart cherry, cranberry palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Villa Maria
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Taylors Pass Vineyard
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Marlborough
- Appellation Marlborough
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 40 (61%)
- Consumed 26 (39%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerVilla Maria
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionMarlborough
- AppellationMarlborough
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