Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

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Auckland

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Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

Villa Maria

Exhibitor

Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay

Label

Auckland

Region

New Zealand

Country

Screwtop/ Cap

Closure

2021

Vintage

13.50%

Alcohol Content

$46 AUD

RRP (AUD)

This densely coloured wine shows lovely aromatics with layers of dark berries, cassis, and roasted coffee bean, mingling with floral and spice nuances. The palate is rich and concentrated with a soft plush mid-palate framed by finely textured tannin and integrated oak. While approachable in its youth, this wine will benefit and gain additional complexity from careful cellaring.

Additional Features

Aged for 18 months

Ageing Length

Oak - French

Ageing Type

Screwtop/ Cap

Closure

None

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Judges Selection [GFW23]

2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge

93 | Very aromatic, blue fruits and violets, leafy notes, lively elevated acidity which firms up the tannins; cool grown.

84 | UR Cabernet is never a good thing... Way too much herbal pyrazines, bitter and astringent finish...

95 | Intense vivid colour. Super ripe, bright fruit aromas but also a lovely thread of cabernet curranty freshness. Silky tannins, lovely crisp fruit. Tannins aren't too bold. Not the biggest wine on the table but has a lovely complete character.

93 | Dense dark fruit. Lovely concentration. Cleansing. Youthful. Bright.

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