Ratings
CD 90
Identity
| Producer | Villa Maria Estate |
| Year | 2024 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright, light lemon/green color |
| Aroma | Intensely aromatic with scents of passion fruit, lime, lemon zest, freshly cut grass, kiwi, blackcurrant, lemongrass, tropical fruits, citrus, herbaceous notes, and hints of bell pepper and mint |
| Palate | Vibrant and fresh palate with intense notes of lime, lemongrass, blackcurrant, tropical fruits, citrus, herb, and mint flavors; crisp, medium-bodied, succulent, and lingering with a dry finish |
| Finish | Dry finish with 3.5 grams/litre residual sugar, fresh and lingering with a burst of lime and herbaceous notes |
| Food Pairing | seafood, goat cheese, grilled chicken, green salads, sushi |
| Serving Temp | Recommended serving temperature around 8–10°C |
| Aging Potential | Best consumed young for freshness; limited aging potential |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 3.50 |
Terroir
| Free-draining soils |
Interesting facts
| Thornbury is a brand developed by winemaker Steve Bird, later acquired by Villa Maria's George Fistonich. The wine is sourced from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, known for free-draining soils and a cool climate with long warm summer days. |