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Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Wine Review

Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2022-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Villa Maria

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 95/100

From Marlborough, South Island, Villa Maria Taylors Pass 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from a single vineyard in the Awatere Valley. Classic with gooseberry, pear and lemongrass up front with citrus, flint, green herbs and a long, stony-chalky mineral mouth-watering finish. Drink or hold.

Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads topped with warm goat cheese and pickled beets, grilled chicken breasts, quiche, onion tarte.

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This Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020 was reviewed on June 3, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

This wine has all the bold and vibrant aromas of typical NZ Sauvignon Blanc, with a refined, and smooth palate. Aromas of gooseberry, lemon-lime, and golden pear with hints of fresh grass and green herbs. On the palate there is a nice balance between creamy texture, bright citrus notes, fresh herbal hints and mouthwatering acidity. Enjoy with butter basted halibut or a sping pea risotto.
Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

An aromatic and flavourful Sauvignon Blanc from the Awatere Valley region of Marlborough. Balanced, bright notes of pear, delicate minerals and gooseberry with a touch of fresh herbs.
Flavours are gorgeous, offering zesty citrus and crops apple with a mineral follow-through. Mouthwatering and refreshing. Well structured with a light body and finish. A great pairing for any kind of seafood and herbed chicken. - tasted June 2022

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