Mark Mannebach

8.9

Lighter PN with cranberry and strawberry notes and a smooth finish. — 4 months ago

John T

9.0

Great with shrimp dishes. Very citrus forward. Very refreshing. Frankly would be great on any hot summer day. — 4 years ago

Debbie Bouma

10

Brings back so many memories, and the significant taste is real. When you have been to the estate, you wil never forget this taste. You hate it or you love it. — 5 years ago

with John

Juha Hautanen

9.3

Nice and soft — 6 years ago

Romain Stamm

9.0

The nose was full of petrol and I thought of 100% riesling. I strongly like this wine though it confused me once grape was revealed. Lemon curd ? Then the palate is quite high acid and a bit tart. Extreme length with Aubépine notes and cut grass. I genuinely liked this wine — 7 years ago

with Cecile, Adrien and 2 others

Jordan Choo

9.5

Fantastic summer patio wine — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

16 November 2018. Henry's Wine & Spirit, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.4

Amazing $20 Pinot Noir from New Zealand. Bold fruit flavor and long intense finish. Not as elegant as a more expensive Pinot Noir but a brilliant wine for very little cost. — 5 months ago

David Menkes

9.5

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

Megan Ogura

9.2

Nice light Sauvignon, easy drinker — 5 years ago

Taras Matiychuk

9.0

Light, citrucy, crisp but not dry. Will buy again. Good with watermelon 😋🍉 — 5 years ago

Lindsey Roehrenbeck

9.0

Grassy, green apple, not too sour. One of hubs’ favs. — 6 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.1

Sav Blanc barrel aged for over a year. Really really cool — 7 years ago

Reese

9.0

Crisp with good citrus balance — 7 years 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

Danny Martinez

9.0

Good ripe fruit taste..Great Wednesday night drinking… — 5 years ago

Mark

8.9

Nice- light and smooth — 6 years ago

Jocholla

9.0

Delicious juice, lychee, grapefruit, lemon / lime, guava, a little sweetness, near flavors of a super dry Riesling. — 6 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Solid NZ SB. Crisp enough. Nice minerals. — 7 years ago

Kelvin Prosyk

9.1

Classic New Zealand sauce blanc. Zingy, herbaceous, gooseberry.
— 7 years ago