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. — 16 days ago

Adrianna Goodin

9.5

Sweet but not heartburn sweet — a year ago

David Menkes

9.5

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

Lori Mayberry

9.5

9%, $4.99
ALDI — 5 years ago

Ricky Egeland

10

Sweet, but not overbearing. Fizzy and tasty. — 6 years ago

Kat Robinson

9.7

Sweet, crisp, fruity, clean — 7 years ago

John Browning

9.7

Very smooth with full body — 7 years ago

Bruce Sibbett

9.0

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

Bob McDonald

9.5

Lime and citrus notes with saline notes. Inspired by a recent note @Ira Schwartz about a delicious Chablis he had. Oak has been thoroughly absorbed. I haven’t had many Chablis from Les Clos but lived up to its exalted status. See previous Delectable note. Great with fresh Pacific Oysters. — a year ago

Samuel Danthine

9.0

Black berries, cherry, clove, pleasant — 5 years ago

Sam

9.0

This is a perfect lightly sweet wine with out being dry. It pairs well with salted dark chocolate. — 6 years ago

Youngcheul Kim

9.1

#various flavor #flesh — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Last bottle, had a bottle about a year ago, aged nicely. Their vineyard is a few miles away from the Pacific Ocean and aged, in French Oak, about 1/3 new, deep ruby with black fruit aromas and earthy floral spice notes. On the palate, soft raspberry, black cherry and blueberry flavors, rich and complex with integrated spice and oak. Smooth tannins with good balance of juicy acidity still has room to age. Lingering mineral finish, an outstanding wine. A real pleasure, wish I had more! — 7 years ago

Phyllis Holt

9.0

A favorite, very smooth and light. — 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

Megan Ogura

9.2

Nice light Sauvignon, easy drinker — 5 years ago

Mark

8.9

Nice- light and smooth — 6 years ago

Naoki Otani

9.0

12.26.2019 — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

My last bottle! From a hillside vineyard on an eastern slope on the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean. Deep Ruby with subtle aromas of red fruits and peppery spices, aging softened the aromas a bit. The palate shows raspberry and cherry with flavorful spices. Vivid acidity with super soft tannins with an earthy feel. Lingering finish with ripe oaky notes, minerality and earthy tones. Aged well, drink now! Very nice! — 7 years ago

Jordan Choo

9.5

Fantastic summer patio wine — 7 years ago