Wine columnist and connoisseur DENNIS KNILL gives his views on Indevin’s new release of Villa Maria wines.
The Indevin Group is one of New Zealand’s leading producers and exporters of fine wines. From its conception twenty years ago their vision to be one of the world’s great wine companies is on track. Growing their consumer brand portfolio and taking their recent acquisition of Villa Maria to a new level are both core business strategies.
Villa Maria needs no introduction. Named the 20th most admired wine brand in the world Villa Maria is also one of our most successful wineries locally and on the world stage. Founded by George Fistonich in 1961, George is renowned for his achievements as a winemaker, an ambassador and for pushing the boundaries with numerous award-winning wines here and abroad.
Earlier this year Indevin released their flagship of sauvignon blancs under the Villa Maria fine wines label. The wines are from single vineyards and positioned as the pinnacle of an extensive portfolio of the best that New Zealand can produce. Not to be overlooked is their Ngakirikiri cabernet sauvignon a strong contender as one of our best reds.
If you’re looking for more variety this new wave of wines has something for everyone.
’21 Villa Maria Woven sauvignon blanc
RRP $60
Loaded with vibrant citrus and fresh floral aromas with real intensity to flavour and texture this wine captures the real essence of Marlborough offering everything you would expect to find in a wine bottle. Pair with seviche, seafood, chicken, pork and summer salads.
’22 Vila Maria Single Vineyard Seaspray sauvignon blanc
RRP $30
Thanks to its fresh and dry citrus finish this well-structured and expressive wine has a lively acidity and an abundance of vibrant concentrated flavours that will not disappoint. Serve with chicken, turkey, seafood smoked salmon and Asian dishes.
’22 Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass sauvignon blanc
RRP $30
An impressive combination of concentrated flavours with distinctive fruit characters nicely balanced with a supple acidity that makes for an easy drinking wine. Pair with pork, pasta, seafood, summer salad, cheeses or humus on flat bread.
’22 Villa Maria Single Vineyard Bankhouse sauvignon blanc
RRP $30
Bright and fresh driven with intense ripe tropical fruit flavours layered with a crispness a touch of minerality and finished with a dryness that lingers long on the palate. Suggested servings include fish, lobster, scallops, oysters, sashimi and leafy green salads.
’20 Villa Maria ngakirikiri cabernet sauvignon
RRP $150
This is no ordinary cabernet sauvignon. A full-bodied rich and satisfying classic red with a lively palate of vibrant super ripe fruity flavours balanced with bold characteristics laced with silky tannins. Will cellar long and well. Pair with roast beef, pork, lamb, venison and pasta dishes.
