Tropical Lightning: Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Tasting Notes

Pale straw-green with neon brightness. Aromas leap: passionfruit, mango, gooseberry, lime zest, grapefruit and herbal nettle notes. On the palate it’s juicy and concentrated—tropical fruit laced with rosemary, passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and salted melon. Flinty minerality and crisp acidity keep it refreshing and structured. Finish lingers with dried ginger and citrus peel zest

Meet the Winemaker

From the Napa of the South Pacific—Villa Maria was founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich and remains Kiwi wine royalty. Their Reserve tier pulls from elite Wairau Valley sites like Hocquard & Laugesson, blending tropical intensity with herby lift and that salty-mineral bite you expect from premium Marlborough juice. Organic, sustainable, and consistent quality

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

• Aging: Stainless steel with lees aging for mid-weight texture; no oak

• ABV: ~13%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 8 °C / 46 °F for peak zing
  

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast: 90 pts — “Flinty, vegetal notes with pineapple rind and lime. Dry and crisp, textural, citrus + passion fruit finish.”
  

• James Suckling: 91 pts — “Very aromatic with citrus, floral character, currant leaf and crushed stones. Medium‑ to full‑bodied, refined with length and mineral finish.”
  

• Decanter (via retailer summary): ~92 pts — “Granny Smith apple, lime zest and white grapefruit presented with texture, gentle grip and length. Great showcase of clay‑rich Wairau soils.”
  

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters or scallop ceviche

• Goat‑cheese and rocket salad with citrus vinaigrette

• Thai shrimp salad or green papaya with lime

• Grilled halibut or simple herb-roasted trout

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you want crunch, brightness and tropical punch in a bottle that doesn't break the bank. Villa Maria Reserve 2022 is Marlborough’s roar—passionfruit, herb-stem freshness, minerality, and tangy lime acidity. It sings with seafood, summer nights, and zero pretense.

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