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Villa Maria Riesling Private Bintext
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Villa Maria Riesling Private Bin 2006

Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandThe fruit comes from two distinct regions in Marlborough: the higher plains of the Awatere Valley and the old river bed of the Wairau Valley. Lime, floral, smoky slate, green apple, peach pit aromas. Round, fresh, crisp, moderately dry and elegant palate. Slate, lime, green apple skin, guava, light diesel and nectarine flavours. Good intensity, aftertaste, balance and very good value.Tasted: 12 January 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$17.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Villa Maria Estate Ltd.Distributors: Dandurand
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 067736UPC: 9414416216077