Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Name: Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Brand: Villa Maria
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

New Zealand, Marlborough

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Villa Maria, a renowned winery in New Zealand. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Taylors Pass Vineyard, which is located in the Marlborough appellation and is known for its unique terroir. The vineyard features steep slopes and a mix of soils, which contribute to the wine's complexity and depth. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with aromas of dark cherry and spice, and a silky texture. It is a perfect representation of the Marlborough region's ability to produce world-class Pinot Noir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Villa Maria Taylors Pass Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is an exquisite expression of the grape variety.The nose offers up aromas of ripe red fruit, spice, cedar and a hint of earth. The palate is bright and vibrant, with intense flavors of raspberry, blackberry, and spice. The tannins are smooth and the finish is long and lingering. It's a delicious wine that is sure to please any Pinot Noir fan.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Villa Maria

Region: Marlborough

Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines. Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Reviews