2019 Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay

Brand	Villa Maria Estate
Region	Marlborough
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.5%
Vintage	2019
Country	New Zealand

The iconic Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay has amassed a huge collection of Champion Trophies, Gold Medals & 5 Star ratings over the last 25-years. It’s forever been highly desirable with lovers of bold & rich styles... as it 100% ticks those boxes but does so with degrees of refinement too. This 2019 release is an immense Chardonnay that stops you in your tracks and could start a conversation with its concentration, refinement, layers and finesse. Crafted from a blend of Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley fruit, the vines are cropped very low to create exceptional fruit concentration which beautifully subsumes the abundant French oak. The result is a truly inspirational Chardonnay that will wow with every sip and turn any meal into a special occasion.

Totally seductive aromas of citrus, white blossoms, lemon meringue, white peach, toasted nuts, figs and struck match.

Intensely concentrated, mouth-filling and beautifully structured... like a peach crumble with custard topping. The creamy, mealy mid palate with abundant ripe fruit is perfectly harmonised with juicy acidity creating a lingering, mouth-watering finish. Delicious on release, however the deeply layered flavours and flawless structure should ensure it drinks superbly for eight to ten years if well stored.