I’ve had this one over many different vintages and it is consistently good. Pale in color with a mild grassy nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some lovely rich grassy notes along with some nice citrus. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice crisp lively acidity. This is a varietal food friendly sauv blanc. I love sauv blancs. One of my fav whites these days. I would give it an 88 or so …
From the LCBO web site:
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — LCBO#: 426601
Style – Light & Crisp ›
Pale straw colour; intense aromas of gooseberry, lime, grass and asparagus; dry, medium bodied, crisp acidity, and flavours of bell pepper, gooseberry citrus; clean, crisp finish. $17.45
Release Date: September 22, 2010 Alcohol/Vol 13.0% Made in: Marlborough, New Zealand By: Villa Maria Estates Ltd. Sugar Content: 6 g/L Sweetness Descriptor: XD – Extra Dry Style: Light & Crisp
