Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley - 2022 - Villa Maria
Alcoholic content: 13.50 %
yr. 2020 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2020 on 01.12.2021 with 87 of 100 points.
"This takes time to open in the glass, eventually showing stone fruit, pineapple and passion fruit. In the mouth, shrill acidity and what feels like a hefty helping of sulfur cast a shadow over the fruit and veg notes. There's some lovely texture and a lingering passion fruit flavor on the finish, but this never quite jells and feels somewhat forced into being. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2021 New Zealand Wine Rater:
94 of 100 Points.
"New Zealand Wine Rater" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2021 on 01.01.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"Pure, classic, Marlborough pungency on the nose with lifted, tropical notes of passion fruit, nectarine, nettles, and Jasmine. The palate is full, fleshy, textural, very tangy and intense. Something of a show stopper."
yr. 2020 Tom Cannavan:
89 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2020 on 01.01.2021 with 89 of 100 points.
"(2021) From Villa Maria's vineyards in the slightly warmer sub-region of the Wairau Valley, there's a lightly candied, toffeed note on the nose here and a nice depth of lightly smoky mango and lychee fruit. Some oily green bean and leafy green herb character in the background. On the palate a full, generous wine, abundant fruitin a ripe tropical spectrum, and cleansing lime and lemon acidity into the reasonably long finish."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
"A big and bold Sauvignon Blanc, packed with flavors of mango, nectarine and fresh herbs that come together beautifully on the nose and palate. Long on the finish. Drink now through mid-2011."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"Villa Maria's Wairau Reserve showcases the ripe tropical fruit associated with the "bony" soils of the Wairau Valley, alongside hints of pink grapefruit, currants and just a touch of leafy greens. It's medium bodied and slightly creamy in texture, further enhancing that impression of ripeness, although it's never heavy or fat."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2008 with 89 of 100 points.
"This is a big, broad-shouldered Sauvignon Blanc, slightly oily in texture, with pungent scents of crushed tomato leaf and plenty of gooseberry fruit. The high alcohol, moderate acidity and richly concentrated fruit give the impression of sweetness on the long finish."
yr. 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards:
88 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2020 on 01.01.2021 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards:
92 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2019 on 01.01.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards:
90 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2018 on 01.06.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Bob Campbell:
94 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2016 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Bob Campbell:
92 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Bob Campbell:
95 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Bob Campbell:
92 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2013 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Bob Campbell:
95 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2012 on 01.12.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Bob Campbell:
95 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2010 on 01.06.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2009 on 01.12.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Bob Campbell:
94 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2010 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Bob Campbell:
95 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2009 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Bob Campbell:
91 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2008 on 01.09.2008 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Bob Campbell:
93 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc" from the vintage 2007 on 01.09.2007 with 93 of 100 points.
