Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Private Bin - 2023 - Villa Maria
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2020 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2020 on 01.12.2021 with 87 of 100 points.
"This SB offers pungent grass, bell pepper, citrus and passion fruit notes. The acidity is a little shrill, but this is nonetheless a crisp, summer sipper if there ever was one. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2019 on 01.05.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
"Like licking a popsicle, there's a refreshing and ultrafruity likability about this Sauvignon Blanc from a great vintage. Peach, lime and strawberry burst from the glass. Undercurrents of green pepper and grass are there, too. In the mouth, the fruit feels bouncy and juicy, and the acidity is lifted but not searing. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2019 with 88 of 100 points.
"One of New Zealand's best known labels delivers a fruit bowl of a wine, bursting with peach, pineapple and guava, with a flicker of nondescript green-vegetal notes at the rear?a crisp slippery light weight summer sipper. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2017 Tom Cannavan:
87 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2019 with 87 of 100 points.
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yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2018 with 88 of 100 points.
"The nose is limey and floral, with stone fruit and pea shoots at the core. It's the palate that keeps you coming back for more, with acidity that is in check rather than enamel-stripping, held up by a juicy, limey core."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2017 with 90 of 100 points.
"A consistent standard-bearer for the variety as expressed in Marlborough, the 2016 Private Bin boasts ample red currant and pink grapefruit aromas and flavors, perked up by a touch of leafiness. It's medium-bodied and perhaps a bit rounder and softer in the mouth than some, but finishes dry and stony."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
"Villa Maria's entry-level Sauvignon Blanc remains a solid bargain year after year. Delicate leafy notes provide lift to gooseberry and pineapple flavors. It's a very good, fruit-driven introduction to the regional style at a fair price."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
"Helles Grün, Silberreflexe. Intensive Nuancen von reifen Stachenbeeren, frische Grapefruitzesten, weiße Tropenfruchtanklänge unterlegt. Saftig, angenehme Fruchtsüße, gelber Paprika, zarter Honig, lebendig strukturiert, trinkanimierender Stil, Marlborough vom Scheitel bis zur Sohle. Eine Preis-Leistunghammer."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2014 on 01.09.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
"Helles Grün, Silberreflexe. Anklänge von Passionsfrucht und Litschi, Rosa Grapefruit, etwas Ingwer unterlegt. Mittlerer Körper, saftig, fruchtig, angenehmes Säurespiel, Limetten im Nachhall, bietet sommerliches Trinkvergnügen."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
87 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2013 on 01.04.2014 with 87 of 100 points.
"Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe. Zart nach Orangenzesten, Nuancen von gelber Tropenfrucht, ein Hauch von Limetten und Blüten. Mittlerer Körper, weiße Frucht, zitronige Säurestruktur, dezent blättrige Würze im Nachhall."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
"In recent years, Villa's Chardonnays have dominated the New Zealand show circuit, but this is a reminder that the company can make some darn good Sauvignon at a darn good price. Tomato leaf and white grapefruit aromas and flavors are the order of the day, easing into a long, mouthwatering finish. Rock solid."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
"Villa's entry-level Sauvignon Blanc is a reliable performer year after year, and the 2010 displays a robust blend of leafy-grassy notes with bold citrus flavors. Very refreshing."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2010 with 87 of 100 points.
"A consistent performer from year to year, Villa Maria's 2009 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc hints at asparagus, which kept my enthusiasm a little more limited than in the past. But there's ample grapefruit and bright Green Gage plum on the finish."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2009 with 90 of 100 points.
"Over the years, Villa Maria has been working hard on upping the quality (and the price) of its entry-level Sauvignon Blanc. No longer a Best Buy candidate, the 2008 Private Bin is still a top value, offering slightly pungent, sweaty aromas but flavors of stone fruit accented by grassy-herbal notes. There's ample weight without heaviness and a zesty, fresh finish."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2007 with 88 of 100 points.
"This medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc doesn't have the lush tropical fruit of some versions, or the sharp pungency of others. What it does have is a balanced, minerally mouthfeel and crisp, citrusy flavors ideal for matching with simple seafood dishes."
yr. 2005 Tom Cannavan:
87 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2007 with 87 of 100 points.
"(2007) Marlborough fruit, with plenty of Marlborough zing and herbaceous zest. Much more distinctive style. Very mouthfilling, with that herbal, slightly asparagus character coming through. There's a real juicy, slightly tropical quality, with nectarine and racier, citrus and a huge grapefruity acidity counteracting a touch of RS."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2006 with 90 of 100 points.
"The first SB of the new vintage to cross our tasting table, and hopefully a sign of good things to come, with bold gooseberry aromas and hints of melon, peach and sweat. Medium-bodied, with a creamy mouthfeel and a long, spicy finish. Drink now."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2006 with 88 of 100 points.
"After a big crop in the 2004 vintage, Marlborough suffered from poor weather during flowering, leading to lower-than-normal yields and more concetrated wines in 2005. In a recent tasting of 20-odd new releases, this offering proved to be the best value. It shows less pungency and more ripeness than most years, starting with grapefruit and adding layers of stone fruits and ripe, tropical flavors."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2005 with 86 of 100 points.
"This workhorse NZ Savvy delivers just what you'd expect: an initial blast of pungent herbal and passion fruit scents, followed by bright tropical fruit on the palate and a crisp, clean finish. Good value. Imported by Vineyard Brands."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2004 with 86 of 100 points.
"Basic, straightforward NZ Sauvignon Blanc, with hints of asparagus and green pepper enlivening pink grapefruit flavors. Soft and creamy in the mouth, yet clean and crisp on the finish."
yr. 2002 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2002 on 01.01.2003 with 86 of 100 points.
"Blends grapefruit and green pepper aromas and flavors in a rich, viscous wine that strikes a nice balance between fruity and herbal. Seems to have just a bit of sugar in it, but finishes tangy and fresh, with vivacious acids."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2002 with 90 of 100 points.
"Fans of New Zealand's SBs will like this wine's racy nose, which is packed with minerals, some stoniness, melon, and a hint of grassiness. Citrus is in full force in the mouth, aided by a touch of green herbs and a white-pepper spice. The finish is elegant and offers hints of grapefruit. It's a youthful, fresh wine; one that will go well with salads or fish."
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2001 with 86 of 100 points.
"Sweet peas and gooseberries put a subtle mark on this full, soft wine that's only mildly herbaceous. The residual sugar is just at the threshold of perceptibility, imparting greater weight without making the wine taste sweet."
