Villa Maria Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023 x 6

Description

WAIRAU VALLEY, MARLBOROUGH
 Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023
 A classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. 
Bursting with tropical fruit characters found in this warmer subregion, this wine 
displays punchy aromas of passionfruit and blackcurrant. The palate has an 
enticing and complex array of rich citrus fruits mixed with ripe herbs finishing 
with fresh and juicy acidity.
 Low rainfall over winter and cooler weather at flowering resulted in reduced 
crop yield for the 2024 harvest. The growing season progressed with 
Marlborough’s classic dry conditions, warm days and cool nights. The idyllic 
weather and low crops produced pristine grapes with concentrated flavours 
and fresh acidity. 
 SUBREGIONS: Wairau Valley
 SOILS: Mixture of deep silts, wind blown loess & clay
 A selection of premium vineyards throughout the Wairau Valley, each 
contributing their own unique attributes to create this complex and flavourful 
wine.
 VARIETIES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
 ALCOHOL: 12.5%
 PH: 3.3
 TOTAL ACIDITY: 7.9g/l
 RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.5g/l
 FERMENTATION: Select aroma enhancing yeast strains, 100% stainless steel
 fermentation at cool temperatures to promote fresh, vibrant fruit characters.
 MATURATION: Carefully monitored for 3 months on yeast lees to build texture and palate weight.