Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022Dry style Gooseberry & kiwifruit Herbaceous notes Tasty finish "Bright and fresh, it's fabulously aromatic on the noise showing Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, nectarine and lemon zest aromas, leading to a juicy palate that's lively and flavoursome. Upfront and splendidly appealing" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2022 "A vibrant and distinctive bouquet, classic with fresh white fleshed fruits, citrus and herbaceous drive. Aromas of peaches and gooseberry,

• Dry style
• Gooseberry & kiwifruit
• Herbaceous notes
• Tasty finish

"Bright and fresh, it's fabulously aromatic on the noise showing Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, nectarine and lemon zest aromas, leading to a juicy palate that's lively and flavoursome. Upfront and splendidly appealing" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2022

"A vibrant and distinctive bouquet, classic with fresh white fleshed fruits, citrus and herbaceous drive. Aromas of peaches and gooseberry, green apple and grapefruits flesh. A layer of wet stone minerality adds depth and complexity. Crisp, dry, fruity, salivating, saline and dry on the palate. Flavours reflect the bouquet with a vibrant, tasty finish. Best drinking from 2022 through 2025" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2022

Capturing the essence of Marlborough, this Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of selected vineyards from the key sub regions within Marlborough. Pungent herbal aromas lead into a juicy palate bursting with zesty grapefruit and rock-melon, with a round weighty finish. The 2022 wine is 50% Wairau Valley with 50% Awatere Valley.

The Marlborough growing season started off well with very little frost pressure during spring. Flowering went without a glitch, due healthy soil moisture levels the canopies looked lush and vibrant. The start of 2022 summer was slightly colder; February was below the long-term average in temperature however the weather settled with a slightly damp autumn.

The Sauvignon Blanc grapes destined for this Cellar Selection wine were harvested in cool night temperatures to protect the aromatics. Clear juice is slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks using selected aromatic yeast strains. The wine is left to mature on yeast lees for a short period of time to build palate weight and texture into the wine, without compromising freshness.

Food Pairing: Serve lightly chilled, perfect as an aperitif or matched with any seafood dish.