88POINTS
16/20
Villa Maria Pinot Noir Private Bin 2012
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandEarth, licorice, light tobacco leaf, spicy, rhubarb, black cherry, smoky herb aromas. Ripe, round, supple, juicy palate with good finesse. Peppery, spicy, strawberry jam, rhubarb, smoky, herbal, tobacco flavours with a bit of cola, licorice and vanilla. A bit leafy on the finish but good solid fruit and balance. Try this with grilled pork or chicken.Tasted: 05 July 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $24.00 | 750ml | speculative - Philippe Dandurand |
ON | $22.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
NS | $25.00 | 750ml | |
AB | $22.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
MB | $24.00 | 750ml | |
NF | $25.00 | 750ml | |
QC | $24.00 | 750ml | |
SK | $26.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 254508UPC: 009414416508158