Wine: 2010 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Obtained from: Purchased at Total Wine & More
Price: $12.00
Wino4Life Category: Everyday Wine
Cork Condition: Screw Top - no defects or issues.
Appearance: Wine is clear with a very light straw color in the center, with a water white rim.
Aroma: Very nice aromas of lemon, lemon zest, grapefruit and pineapple. Mouthwatering just to smell it! Also a smell I can only describe as gooseberry (not something we find fresh here in the USA that I know of, but you can find gooseberry jam - it's a bit like a white raisin, but not very strong) plus a bit of Sauvignon Blanc's telltale fresh cut grass. The nose has a lot going on!
The Grade: I give this one an A+. Just like the Villa Maria Riesling, I think this Sauvignon Blanc is a stellar wine for $12. It would pair nicely with fresh seafood. I believe this winery makes several other white wines from other varietals, and I am definitely going to look for them - oh yeah, and get some more of this stuff as well.
Enjoy!!
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