Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia There is fine richness and

There is fine richness and a really lovely sense of underlying tension to the lightly mineral-infused medium-bodied flavors that coat the mouth with dry extract that serves to buffer the relatively firm acid spine on the citrusy

heady aromas of orange pith

The 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Brand Kirchberg (abbreviated as Brand K on the European label) is from the east-facing part of the cru and opens with a beautifully pure and delicate bouquet of milled granite and perfectly ripe Riesling berries

But one also knows what can happen if bad weather comes

mouth-coating tannins provide backbone and noteworthy aging potential to this extremely elegant

Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia There is fine richness andThe impressive 2014 Ngakirikiri is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Pencil shavings frame notes of cassis liqueur in this medium to full bodied wine that manages to be rich and creamy yet firmly structured and intense. It's downright embryonic at this stage, with layers of primary fruit, elegant French oak and a swirl of dusty tannins on the lingering finish. This luxury cuve sets a new standard of excellence for Villa Maria.