91POINTS
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 | $0.00 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 426601UPC: 9414416800061