Ben Tang

9.4

So fruity with such nice acidity and just enough body. Absolutely lovely. This has no right being as good as it is for <$20. — 10 days ago

K Brooks

9.3

Delicious with Pat’s grilled steak. Flavorful, fruity, elegant — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Ruby with elegant red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for 10 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with notes of tea, herb pepper with wet stone notes. Soft tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Very Nice! — 5 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.3

#elkcovevineyards #rosè #barharborwines — 10 months ago

with Annie

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Medium body. Big boysenberry right off the bat. Juicy. Could use some more tannins. Maybe they’ll show up at some point. 3.27.24. — 2 years ago

Megan Ogura

9.2

Nice light Sauvignon, easy drinker — 5 years ago

Jamie Morris

9.0

Dry, light, nice merlot! — 6 years ago

barak heller hayun

8.9

simple... nothing too special. balanced snd without anything to make you stop for a minute and think.
more on the grigio side than the gris side.
quaffable. it is what it is.

paired well with homemade 🍕 — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Overview
A serious, elevated expression of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley, enhanced by extended lees contact (over six months), delivering layered texture, added complexity, and greater structural depth while preserving freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe citrus, white peach, passion fruit skin, crushed herbs, and subtle flinty tones lead the nose. The palate unfolds with layered citrus oils, stone fruit, gentle saline minerality, and savory nuance, showing depth beyond simple fruit expression.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with beautiful roundness and creamy texture from lees aging, yet still driven by precise acidity. The wine carries weight without heaviness, finishing long, clean, and polished.

Food Pairings
Grilled scallops or prawns. Roasted chicken with lemon and herbs. Creamy risotto with spring vegetables. Seared halibut. Aged chèvre or Alpine-style cheeses.

Verdict
A refined, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc that balances complexity, texture, and freshness seamlessly. This is a serious step up from entry-level Marlborough, sophisticated, structured, and highly satisfying.

Did You Know?
The Wairau Valley is Marlborough’s original and most diverse subregion, where gravelly riverbed soils and cooling maritime influence create wines with both concentration and finesse, ideal for crafting premium, age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc expressions.

🍷 Personal Pick
This hits my sweet spot: texture, tension, and layered complexity without sacrificing brightness. A Sauvignon Blanc for Burgundy lovers who still crave freshness. — 5 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.5

Grand Cru quality. Great wine at 7 years with a good 10 more to go. — a year ago

Cool Hand Luke

9.2

Juicy pear and apple — 2 years ago

Kathryn McCarty

9.3

Amazing! Look up the rating scores! — 3 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Substantial Pinot. Black cherry rollup, blackberry. Still needs a few years. Impressive, still. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2024 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Slightly more tart on the finish than the previous vintage. That’s not necessarily a bad thang. 4.8.26. — 3 months ago

Bruce Sibbett

9.0

Lovely white wine, easily get through a bottle of this — 4 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Nice wine. Last had 2 years ago and probably should have let this one go a bit further but so it goes. Decanted for 2 hours which was the right call. Quite a bit of structure with some nice red fruit mixed with soy and earth. Long finish, with medium minus tannins and good acid. Would be one to try in 5-10 years. — 6 months ago

Kendyl Condon

9.8

Perfect tannins, full, citrus, earthy — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. A tad plushy with a pleasant, berry finish. Crowd-pleaser. 01.09.25. — a year ago

David Menkes

9.5

Oooo…buttery - amazing balance. And can’t beat the price! $15 — 4 years ago

Mark

8.9

Nice- light and smooth — 6 years ago