

Wine: 2008 Villa Maria New Zealand Riesling Private Bin
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Obtained from: Purchased at Total Wine & More
Price: $12.99
Wino4Life Category: Everyday Wine
Aeration before tasting: Just a swirl or two, no special aeration.
Cork Condition: Screw cap - no defects or issues.
Appearance: Clear, very light yellow color with a water-white rim.
Aroma: Very lively nose - sharp citrus with grapefruit and lime, a bit floral, and a hint of my favorite aroma present in some Rieslings - a petroleum/gasoline aroma. Believe it or not, some good petrol in the Riesling nose is a good thing. Wow - very impressive nose!!!
The Grade: I give this one an A+. For less than $15 this is a great wine - tasty enough to drink alone, yet it would also go nicely with seafood, or perhaps Mario Batali's Spaghetti with Artichokes and Pancetta. Also, with other Rieslings I've had a pasta salad with smoked gouda from Whole Foods - It is amazing how the smoked cheese and a Riesling interact - I highly recommend you try with this Riesling or another like Kung Fu Girl Riesling from Charles Smith Wines.
Go get some of this - you will not be sorry - give Riesling a chance!
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