Villa Maria

Private Bin East Coast Pinot Gris

8.732 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
East Coast, North Island, New Zealand
Pinot Gris
Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, White Fish, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, White Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Potato, Nuts & Seeds, Salads & Greens, Herbs, Chili & Hot Spicy, Beans & Peas, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Oyster, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Stephen Howell

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

9.0

Full bodied and textural. Perfect amount of sweetness. Spot on acid/sugar balance. Great!

Full bodied and textural. Perfect amount of sweetness. Spot on acid/sugar balance. Great!

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2015
Tsuyoshi Enoki

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.8

Clear grayish lemon yellow.
Scents: chalk, pineapple, apple, ripen fruits, white flowers,
mango, passion fruit, banana, plum,
hint of biscuits and cashew nuts.
Clear and light sweet and juicy acid attack and body . Rich fruity bitterness. Good bitterness. Dry and vibrant taste.

Clear grayish lemon yellow.
Scents: chalk, pineapple, apple, ripen fruits, white flowers,
mango, passion fruit, banana, plum,
hint of biscuits and cashew nuts.
Clear and light sweet and juicy acid attack and body . Rich fruity bitterness. Good bitterness. Dry and vibrant taste.

Aug 25th, 2016
Jess

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of honeydew.
Dry. Flavors of honeydew, honeysuckle, lime.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of honeydew.
Dry. Flavors of honeydew, honeysuckle, lime.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Jul 4th, 2023
Hannah Fyson

Quite floral on the nose, not bad, darker in colour.

Quite floral on the nose, not bad, darker in colour.

Feb 21st, 2022
Lizzie Mcdonald

A little sour for me, wouldn’t buy again

A little sour for me, wouldn’t buy again

Feb 18th, 2022
Michael & Lauren Keller

Like a flavorful wine sundae—biting into a medley of strawberry, pear, and maraschino cherry with the perfect vanilla creamy on top.

Like a flavorful wine sundae—biting into a medley of strawberry, pear, and maraschino cherry with the perfect vanilla creamy on top.

Jul 15th, 2021
이정권

Very nice. Slight acidic and sweet.

Very nice. Slight acidic and sweet.

Nov 28th, 2018
Elisha Ortiz

Yes. Sweet peppery to the perfect point. Good price.

Yes. Sweet peppery to the perfect point. Good price.

Jul 7th, 2018
Joe F
8.8

Smell: musty pear. Taste: nearly sweet, good acidity and development, slight vanilla. 2010 tasting, unsure on vintage.

Smell: musty pear. Taste: nearly sweet, good acidity and development, slight vanilla. 2010 tasting, unsure on vintage.

Nov 19th, 2017
Brendon Coleman

Fruity full and nice sweet balance .. enjoying with seafood

Fruity full and nice sweet balance .. enjoying with seafood

Mar 7th, 2017