Villa Maria

Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8.830 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Elizabeth Smith

This 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is also pale straw in color, but has a richer mouthfeel and texture due to extended time spent on lees. Tropical fruits such as melon and especially passionfruit dominate the nose and palate, while citrus and herbs play a supporting role. I find that this wine shows a little more elegance and restraint, with a nice balance of acidity and roundness, and quite a long finish. Allow this wine to warm up to exhibit layers of flavor. I will drink this all day, too. So there.

This 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is also pale straw in color, but has a richer mouthfeel and texture due to extended time spent on lees. Tropical fruits such as melon and especially passionfruit dominate the nose and palate, while citrus and herbs play a supporting role. I find that this wine shows a little more elegance and restraint, with a nice balance of acidity and roundness, and quite a long finish. Allow this wine to warm up to exhibit layers of flavor. I will drink this all day, too. So there.

2 people found it helpfulJun 25th, 2015
Sherri Housman

New Zealand knows their Sauvignon Blanc. Bursting with herbs & tropical fruits.

New Zealand knows their Sauvignon Blanc. Bursting with herbs & tropical fruits.

Jul 6th, 2015
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.0

2014 vintage - despite all my NZ SB bias, lovely start to a special tasting - the essence of the style in a glass!

2014 vintage - despite all my NZ SB bias, lovely start to a special tasting - the essence of the style in a glass!

Jun 28th, 2015
Stephen Howell

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

9.2

Good pallet weight and texture with moderate acid. Top notch Marlborough for the price. Crowd pleasing style.

Good pallet weight and texture with moderate acid. Top notch Marlborough for the price. Crowd pleasing style.

Apr 6th, 2015
Ivona Bors

Flavor of gooseberry, grapefruit , citrus, fresh green melon and island flowers. This wine has a juicy flavor and is very crisp on the palette

Flavor of gooseberry, grapefruit , citrus, fresh green melon and island flowers. This wine has a juicy flavor and is very crisp on the palette

Jun 17th, 2016
Geoffrey Gugwe

Love this Blanc! And again, over ice

Love this Blanc! And again, over ice

Feb 19th, 2016
Marcia Gruber

Smooth mouth feel, citrusy but not over done. Nice finish. Very drinkable!

Smooth mouth feel, citrusy but not over done. Nice finish. Very drinkable!

Jan 23rd, 2016
Scott Davis

Beautiful Sauvignon blank if a little acidic and dry. Clear and straw color with string notes of grapefruit and grass. Was good by itself but I really wish I had something to eat. This is a wine meant for food.

Beautiful Sauvignon blank if a little acidic and dry. Clear and straw color with string notes of grapefruit and grass. Was good by itself but I really wish I had something to eat. This is a wine meant for food.

Jun 13th, 2015
Methyl Anthranilate

2014, 13% alcohol. Capsicum, grapefruit, typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

2014, 13% alcohol. Capsicum, grapefruit, typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

May 6th, 2015
Christopher Fowler

Kim Crawford had been or Sauv Blanc go-to for years, but this guy is just as tasty.

Kim Crawford had been or Sauv Blanc go-to for years, but this guy is just as tasty.

Apr 26th, 2015