Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia heady aromas of orange pith

heady aromas of orange pith

a touch of asparagus gives the wine a greenness in the middle palate but there's also plenty of supporting dark fruit and graphite minerality

the barely middle weight flavors cut like a knife with super minerality and the finishing delineation is notable

But one also knows what can happen if bad weather comes

featuring a zesty underpinning of spice

Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia heady aromas of orange pithThe 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.