Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling

2023, Marlborough New Zealand

Double Gold medal winner (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023) - that means every senior judge awarded it Gold!
Gold medal (The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2023)
Off-dry style Riesling - juicy lemon, lime and mandarin flavours with a touch of sweetness on the finish
Just 11.5% - a great option to serve chilled before dinner or with spicy Asian cuisine

Ok, so we know that Villa Maria are one of the best producers in NZ and that they win a hell of a lot of medals (in fact they’re NZ’s most awarded winery) but when even their entry level, everyday quaffing Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling label is getting in on the act you know they’ve got the golden touch!

A Double Gold medal winner at the 2023 NZ International Wine Show – wow, some result! A Double Gold means every senior judge in the competition awarded it a Gold medal score! Then throw in another Gold at the The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 – you’re getting the idea!

Using fruit from the excellent 2023 Marlborough vintage this is a classic off-dry style Riesling. That means it’s got plenty of lively, juicy lemon, lime and mandarin flavours with a touch of sweetness on the finish.

Weighing in at just 11.5% it’s a great option to serve chilled before dinner or with spicy Asian cuisine.