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Private Bin - Sommelier Series

2016 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

The Villa Maria Private Bin - Sommelier Series Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region is a stunning white wine that embodies the vibrant character and terroir of its origin. This 2016 vintage boasts a delightful light body that refreshes the palate while maintaining a lively freshness. The acidity is pronounced, providing a crisp and mouthwatering experience that elevates its overall appeal. On the nose, this wine showcases a prominent fruit intensity with notes of zesty lime, tropical passionfruit, and a hint of herbal grassiness, making each sip a joyous exploration of flavor. The balance is impeccable, as it finds the perfect equilibrium of being bone dry while still offering a delightful freshness. Enjoy this wine chilled, and let it transport you to the sun-kissed vineyards of Marlborough.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Gooseberry

Gooseberry

Lime

Lime

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Caprese Salad, Salad with Citrus Dressing

Region:


Marlborough
Marlborough

New Zealand's Marlborough region is arguably its most important, a name synonymous with the country's distinctive world-class Sauvignon Blancs. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—with its tropical fruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes—is one of a kind. And it is all thanks to Marlborough's terroir: a large, gravelly river valley inland of Cloudy Bay at the northeast tip of the South Island, it enjoys long, warm, maritime-influenced summers. But Marlborough isn't only about Sauvignon Blanc. The region also produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and both dry and sweet Riesling.

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