Ratings
CD 89 · WE 87
Identity
| Producer | Villa Maria |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium-bodied white wine with ripe peach, fig, citrus blossom, and a creamy texture with integrated oak |
| Aroma | Aromas of ripe peach, fig, citrus blossom, grapefruit, pear, and subtle vanilla and buttery oak notes |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with a creamy texture, flavors of ripe peach, fig, citrus, pear, and a delicate suggestion of oak, balanced acidity, and a satin-creamy touch |
| Finish | Finishes with a gentle buttery oak influence and a fresh, balanced acidity |
| Food Pairing | seafood, chicken caesar salad, antipasto, creamy chicken tagliatelle, seafood salad |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Chardonnay fruit was gently pressed and juice fermented with light solids in stainless steel tanks, with a delicate suggestion of oak |
| Fermentation | Juice fermented with light solids in stainless steel tanks |
Interesting facts
| Since 2008, this wine has been labeled East Coast Chardonnay, a blend of Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, and Waipara fruit. It is fruit-driven and styled for enjoyment upon release. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 9414416501876 |
| Cork | screw cap |