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Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Reservetext
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16¾/20

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2004

Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandSmoky, canned jalapeno, asparagus, melon, guava and passion leaf aromas. Rich, ripe, round and succulent but very elegant with passion fruit, mineral, smoky canned asparagus, green apple, orange rind and grass. Balanced, fresh and juicy if a bit herbaceous (Marlborough). Only three per cent is barrel fermented in French oak.Tasted: 30 April 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$0.00750mlSpecialty
Producer: Villa Maria Estate Ltd.Distributors: Dandurand
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 426601UPC: 9414416800061