Variety: Riesling
Region: New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Year: 2008
Price: $18
Winery review: Marlborough is justifiably famous for more than its signature Sauvignon Blancs as this Riesling with ripe citrus-lime and spring blossom shows. Villa Maria’s Riesling vineyards are scattered throughout both the Awatere and Wairau Valleys of Marlborough.Try this aromatic Riesling with spicy food.
Everyone knows and loves the Sauvignon Blancs of Marlborough, but the so-called aromatic varieties such as Riesling are going great guns there, too. Dry to off-dry, crisp and refreshing with zingy lime and apple on the palate, this is a great appetite sharpener or partner to salt ‘n’ pepper squid or seafood salad (2007 vintage). Jonathan Ray, The Daily Telegraph, 12 July 2008
My review: During my experience with the Villa Maria Marlborough Riesling, I found the wine to be dry. In my opinion is was lightly sweet yet dry. The wine exhibited no mid-palate and had a very bitty aftertaste. I was able to couple this wine with a small amount of bread. Additionally, I felt like the initial smell of the wine was smooth, however it is key to note the aftertaste bitterness was overbearing and masked the initial flavor.
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