Villa Maria, Sparkling Cuvee Brut, East Coast, New Zealand NV

90
Tasted by: Julie Sheppard
(at Weekday Wines Tasting, 02 May 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2025
New from dependable NZ producer Villa Maria, this charmat-method sparkler is a blend of 82% Chardonnay and 18% Pinot Noir. Fruit is sourced from Gisbourne and Hawke's Bay, with the blend containing reserve wines to add complexity. Toasty, creamy, walnut aromas with notes of fresh pastries. Rounded palate with fresh acidity: honeyed notes balanced by toasty citrus and lemon tart, with a long, crisp finish. Great value!
Villa Maria, Sparkling Cuvee Brut, East Coast, New Zealand NV
Producer
Villa Maria
Brand
Sparkling Cuvee Brut NV
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
New Zealand
Region
Hawke's Bay
Sweetness
Brut
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Light
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
82% Chardonnay