Villa Maria SINGLE VINEYARD Chardonnay Marlborough NZ

The result of an exceptional vintage in an exceptional vineyard this wine has perfumed white peach and nectarine aromas that dominate the bouquet. The palate is textured with subtle creamy cashew and cinnamon nuances. It is full bodied with mouth-filling richness and lingering finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Perfumed ripe dark cherries and enticing spicy aromas dominate the bouquet. A richly complex stylish wine that displays excellent structure, balance and integration. (6 x 75 cl)

From the Fletcher vineyard, which is planted on stony soils in the middle of the Wairu Plains of Marlborough, the wine shows alluring aromas of lemon, grapefruit and orange blossom. Achieving natural acidity balance, the fermentation was stopped before dryness. The sweetness and acidity dance constantly on the palate presenting an initial softness and roundness with length and finesse. (6 x 75 cl)

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Perfumed ripe dark cherries and enticing spicy aromas dominate the bouquet. A richly concentrated and complex stylish wine displaying excellent structure, balance and integration (6 x 75 cl)

Single Vineyard wines are created from vineyards of exceptional quality when vintage conditions allow these sites to fully express their individual characteristics. The Seddon Pinot Gris Vineyard is perched high on the southern bank of the Awatere River. A warm site, it is cooled by evening winds off the slopes of Mt Tapuae-OUenuku. The Pinot Gris is planted on free draining sandy silt loams, overlaying aged gravels on a papa base. Winemaking The Seddon Pinot Gris is grown at very low yields and harvested at full ripeness ensuring the production of an intensely aromatic and richly full bodied wine. Winemaker's Comments Lifted florals and pear characters enrich the bouquet. On the palate it is richly concentrated with intense flavour and extract. This wine has a roundness and flintiness that will develop with bottle age. (6 x 75 cl)

An intense wine with aromas of citrus and sweet oak. The palate is full with grapefruit and subtle butterscotch and oak flavours combining to give good length and complexity. Ripe fruit is given weight by high alcohol and delicately balanced with soft acidity. (6 x 75 cl)

Shows ripe melons and lychees on the nose and palate has subtle biscuity influences brought about by malolactic components. The fruit weight is balanced with Marlborough's natural ripe acidity and a layer of subtle oak (12 x 75 cl)

Vibrant straw colour with a peach, mealy bouquet. This wine shows stylish fruit integrated perfectly with careful oak handling to make a complex, balanced palate and lingering finish.This wine is derived from several vineyards, which are sited on the banks of the Tutaekuri River. Natural influences such as free draining coarse silt soils and sheltered aspects, as well as careful clone selection and vine management combine to produce intensely flavoured well ripened fruit. (6 x 75 cl)