Region
New Zealand > North Island > Hawkes Bay
Producer
Villa Maria Estate
Type
Red
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
Producer
Villa Maria Estate
Classification
Cuvee Bottling
Villa Maria The Gravels Ngakirikiri
~ 2013 ~
WO score
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Tasting notes
Vinous
Tasted: 28/11/2018
Drink: 2018-2028
Author: Neal Martin
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Profile
Estate information
4 Vineyards:
Auckland :
- Area under vines : 21 ha
- Climate : Warm coastal without extreme temperature
- Soil : Volcanic soil
Gisborne :
- Area under vines : 19 ha
- Climate : Pacific maritime climate
- Soil : Clay loam
Hawkes Bay :
- Area under vines : 205 ha
- Climate : Dry & temperate
- Soil : Clay loam and limestone
Malborough :
- Area under vines : 42 ha
- Climate : Sunniest region of New Zealand, dry climate
- Soil : Ancient glacial deep free draining stony soil
Production: 700,000 cases
Ageing: Oak barrels
Grape varieties:
Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Arneis
Syrah
Verdelho
Albarino
Pinot Gris
Viognier
Malbec
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Grenache
Tempranillo
Contact details
Address
118 Montgomery road, Mangere, Manukan, New Zealand
Wines by this Producer
Location
118 Montgomery road, Mangere, Manukan, New Zealand
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