Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024

It’s gorgeously fruited and intensely expressed on the nose, showing passionfruit, pineapple, mango and lime zest aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and fruit power, wonderfully supported by vibrant acidity, making it delicious and hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2030. Score – 95. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024)