Villa Maria’s single-vineyard vary was created with the goal of shining a lightweight on the variety and distinct character of New Zealand’s many terroirs. The vary builds upon the stable information gained by Villa Maria’s winemaking staff, by means of a long time of expertise creating the corporate’s iconic regional blends.
Such blends search stability throughout the various expressions created by the granular variations throughout sub-regions and particular person plots. To construct a complete portrait of every grape, the Single Winery wines zoom in on totally different soils and mesoclimates to create a group of single-varietal wines the place terroir and classic are the protagonists. Winemaking is subsequently a response to the precise character of every plot’s fruit, revealing stunning sides of the identical selection.
The vary contains a number of Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, but in addition an Albariño, a Pinot Gris and a Pinot Noir Rosé (natural). A real invitation to realize a complete and in depth view of New Zealand as a rustic of many landscapes and climatic influences.
The Decanter staff has tasted and scored the brand new releases of the Single-Winery vary and provides its verdict earlier than these are made accessible in November.
Single Winery new releases – the decision
Taylors Go Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021
95
Expressive aromas of wealthy and ripe citrus fruit with baked peaches and apricots notes. Mild oak on the palate, with a pleasing, lingering end. 13.5% abv
Braided Gravels Albariño, Hawkes Bay 2021
94 factors
A wine of nice rigidity with a agency mineral spine at its core – an important expression of Albariño. Nice verve, with crunchy flavours of inexperienced apple, convention pear and white peach. Good textural presence on the mid palate and a stunning saline edge to the lengthy fish. Fermentation ion concrete has lent it a selected transparency permitting the strong depth of fruit grown on loam and silt-rich free draining soils to essentially come by means of. 14% abv
Taylors Go, Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2020
94 factors
Very interesting and filigreed pink fruit – bitter cherries, cranberry, pink plum – with a sublime savoury edge. It opens to smoky complexity within the glass, revealing layers of charred cedar, dried thyme and bay leaf. Agency and targeted, with a refreshing drive, assertive acidity and mushy, fine-grained tannins. 14% abv
Taylors Go, Chardonnay, Marlborough 2021
93 factors
Wealthy, alluring nostril, wioth a mushy buttery layer over the crunchy orchard fruits aromas. The subtlety of gunpowder and preserved lemon enhances the well-defined fruit. The palate echoes this counterpoint: acid drive and zesty crunch on the one hand, and almondy roundness, on the opposite. Pretty focus and presence on the mid palate, rounded off by a creamy end. 14% abv
Ihumātao, Chardonnay, Auckland 2021
93 factors
Seductive nostril of white citrus, hay and elevating dough. Implausible texture, with thick mineral layers and toasty oak. Angular flavours of white grapefruit, apple peel, white peach, toasted almonds and vanilla. An extended, linear end with a lingering nutty twist. Without delay moreish and assertive. Acidity and alcohol are each very nicely built-in and in stability. 13.5% abv
Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley 2021
92
Sturdy minerality and fragrant magnificence form a wine with character and nicely styled. Granny Smith apple, lime zest and white grapefruit are offered with texture, light grip and size. An incredible showcase of the fleshier Sauvignon Blanc produced in clay-rich soils. 13% abv
McDiarmid Hill, Chardonnay, Gisborne 2021
92 factors
There’s a stunning core of flint to this Chardonnay of nice depth and robustness. It hovers over poached pear, ripe peach and brioche. Fleshy within the mouth, with a clean weightiness and ample flavours of apple strudel, peach jam and lemon curd. The alcohol is considerably on the forefront however is properly offset by the mineral backbone. 14.5% abv
Seddon, Pinot Gris, Marlborough 2021
89 factors
Luscious orchard fruit and white flower notes on this mushy and juicy Pinot Gris. Fleshy, candy citrus give physique to the palate and a bitter contact of white grapefruit and lemon pith provides nuance and grip to the end. A bit heat on the end however general very nice and clean. 14.5% abv
Seaspray Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021
88 factors
Intense tomato leaf aroma with peach and tropical fruit notes. Wealthy on the palate, concentrated. 14% abv
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