Ok, so it doesn't meet the usual expectation of grassy, cat pee NZ SB, but this was a really good bottle of imitation Sancerre;). Mineral-driven, with excellent acidity and nice pink grapefruit and lime notes. Even a good tang through the finish. No complaints. 4+11+16+7= 88
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Ripe tropical aromas. It’s a bit bold style of Sauvignon - full of tropical fruit with a real passion fruit flavour lingering on the palate. A bit more grassy on the finish. Powerful and pungent - not really my favourite style of SB.
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Villa Maria comes through again on a limited menu at a hotel. Very nice with chicken caesar with bacon, though their "cellar selection" is even better.
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Not even close to previous vintage. It seemed thin, slightly sweeter than usual and lacked much of the SB character one came to expect from this wine. No wonder it's heavily discounted in Ontario at the moment.
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9/24/2017 - fingers Likes this wine: 88 Points
Ok, so it doesn't meet the usual expectation of grassy, cat pee NZ SB, but this was a really good bottle of imitation Sancerre;). Mineral-driven, with excellent acidity and nice pink grapefruit and lime notes. Even a good tang through the finish. No complaints. 4+11+16+7= 88
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8/18/2016 - Biggsy wrote: 83 Points
Ripe tropical aromas. It’s a bit bold style of Sauvignon - full of tropical fruit with a real passion fruit flavour lingering on the palate. A bit more grassy on the finish. Powerful and pungent - not really my favourite style of SB.
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11/22/2015 - macaujames wrote: 86 Points
Typically restrained and more European style Villa Maria Sauvignon. Short to medium finish.
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10/8/2015 - Rollerball wrote: 86 Points
Villa Maria comes through again on a limited menu at a hotel. Very nice with chicken caesar with bacon, though their "cellar selection" is even better.
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8/3/2015 - tudval Does not like this wine: 78 Points
Not even close to previous vintage. It seemed thin, slightly sweeter than usual and lacked much of the SB character one came to expect from this wine. No wonder it's heavily discounted in Ontario at the moment.
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