Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay (2013)

The 2013 vintage (4*) is rich, complex and harmonious, with finely integrated oak (fully barrel-fermented, 20 per cent new), and a lingering, slightly minerally finish. It’s a refined, elegant wine, offering excellent value.

Details

Type: White Wines
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $20 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+

Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2015

The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.

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