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Villa Maria Private Bin Chardonnay
Reference number 061003394
£62.94 per case
Equivalent to £10.49 per bottle
62 Clubcard Points
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Key facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2011
- Producer
- Villa Maria
- Winemaker
- Alastair Maling MW
- Stopper
- Screwcap
- ABV
- 13.5
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Product Details
Tasting Notes
Ripe melon and peach on the nose, with creamy fruit flavours and a soft dry finish.
- Medium Dry
- Find out more about our tasting guide
Storage Instructions
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years
Expert Opinion
In the press...
Jamie Goode - S Magazine, Sunday Express 24/03/2013Of the 2011 vintage, Jamie Goode said: "Combining grapes grown in Gisborne, Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Waipara, this is a rounded, white with peach and pear fruit and hints of honey and melon."
Background
History
Villa Maria was founded in 1961 and is today regarded as one of New Zealand's leading winemakers. This family owned business has the accolade of making the most award winning wines in New Zealand.
Winemaking details
Alastair Maling MW
Regional info
The fruit consists of parcels grown in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay and a small portion from Marlborough. This inter-regional blend produces a wine that has the full spectrum of Chardonnay flavours.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Based on 14 Reviews
Another excellent wine
By spikedc
13 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54
This review is for the 2011 vintage
Lovely pale golden colour Aroma - Fairly tight restrained nose, a little peach and pears and what kinda smelt like vanilla custard but very hard to distinguish anything else. Taste - Still not bursting with flavour but it did have rich tropical fruit, pineapples and peaches with a little spice, like some dusted the fruit with a thin coating of pepper. Hint of Creamy butter. This was what I would describe as soft elegance, great mouth feel not an over the top Chardonnay still fairly much fruit driven but retaining a touch of creaminess. All Villa Maria wines are quality and this is no exception.
Excellent Chardonnay
By Implinc
26 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2011 vintage
For New Zealand this is a good Chardonnay, but then all Villa Maria wines I have tasted are good, especially the Sauvignon Blanc, it's a case of buying it when the price is right.
Delicious wine!
By Sally77
29 December 2012
Novice
Female, aged 35-44
This review is for the 2011 vintage
A lovely, fruity chardonnay. Fantastic as a sociable drink or great with food
Villa Maria Sav Blanc
By Wizard
20 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2011 vintage
As usual can't fault Villa Maria. Incredible consistency. My only caveat and this is not a reflection on the quality of the wine which is top-notch, is the style. It is a powerful wine, loads of flavour and is much more "full-on" compared to the French equivalents which are drier with less flavour and more minerally. Personally, I like both styles
Villa Maria Private Bin Chardonnay 750ml
By Diggercaptain
20 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 45-54
Excellent flavours, very well with food or on its own as an aperitif
A real find
By Brian379
18 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2011 vintage
a very accomplished wine, excellent value, I've found that it compliments most white meat or fish dishes - would difinitely buy again!
this is a great wine. very good for partys
By harry
15 December 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over
villa maria wine has great taste and lovly aromers i would buy more cases of it
Good wine
By Benjie12
06 December 2012
Novice
Male, aged 45-54
This a very nice wine full of flavor.And at a good price.
Great Wine
By Jim2002
02 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2011 vintage
I don't normally think that NZ Chardonnay is as good as Australian but this is an exception, fabulous wine for the money.
Simply the best
By BurgundyBill
29 November 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2011 vintage
Just wonderful. Pears, citrus, then honey. Drop dead gorgeous.
Well balanced wine
By Yojoh2o
29 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2010 vintage
An excellent wine not overly Oaked and with a superbly smooth finish. One of our favourites.
Delicious!
By ShazzieB
28 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 45-54
Very creamy, as the description says. Would buy this again.
My favourite wine!
By Conker
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64
If it's white wine, then it's got to be from New Zealand and it doesn't get much better than Villa Maria! My sister, who visits NZ regularly, tells me that it's cheaper to buy it in the UK than NZ!
Star wine from New zealand
By benjam66
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2011 vintage
I first saw this wine on offer in local Tesco store and as I enjoy Chardonnay wine particularly from Australia and New Zealand, I decided to give this a try. I was not disappointed, in fact I was very impressed as it has a smooth creamy vanilla flavour along with fruity soft flavours of melon and peach as described. It has a golden straw colour and when chilled is, in my opinion up there with the best in it's price range. Highly recommended !
