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15½/20
Villa Maria Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandThis lightly sparkling sauvignon is classic Kiwi on the nose, with assertive grass, jalapeƱo, green pepper, green apple and passionfruit aromas. The palate is lightly frizzante adding a much welcomed lift and lightness to the full on fruitiness of this wine. Fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards across the Marlborough region in the Wairau and Awatere valleys form a variety different meso-climates. Look for a fresh sparkle in the class with a bitter green apple and cilantro on the finish. Pour alongside fish tacos topped with a fruit salsa.Tasted: 25 March 2016Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Treve RingPrices:BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
SK | $20.00 | 750ml | |
ON | $18.00 | 750ml | |
NF | $20.00 | 750ml | NLLC |
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 833236UPC: 9414416219115