Discover the elegance of Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Pinot Noir, an exquisite expression from Marlborough's renowned Taylors Pass site. This single vineyard Pinot Noir is meticulously crafted from 100% hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, capturing the unique terroir of the area. The warm, sheltered conditions of the Taylors Pass vineyard produce an intensely ripe and complex style of Pinot Noir, standing apart from the more typical Marlborough profiles. With careful viticulture and winemaking - including indigenous yeast fermentation, hand plunging, and maturation in French oak barrels - each bottle delivers refined sophistication and distinctive character. This wine is ideally suited for pairing with turkey, lamb, or pan seared tuna, making it a wonderful choice for fine dining experiences or special occasions.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
In the glass, the Pinot Noir presents a vibrant, deep ruby hue, reflecting both the concentration and purity of fruit from this distinguished single vineyard site.
Nose:
The bouquet is intense and immediately captivating, offering layers of brooding dark cherry and delicate violets mingled with hints of fresh herbs. Subtle aromatic complexity is further revealed with underlying notes of graphite and a whisper of floral red fruit, highlighting the diverse soils of the vineyard.
Palate:
On the palate, this Pinot Noir delivers a harmonious structure, blending supple tannins with soft, balanced acidity. Flavours of dark berry fruit and dried herbs unfold alongside pronounced earthy undertones and a refined graphite minerality. The influence of French oak provides gentle support, imparting intricate tones of spicy oak and dark chocolate while maintaining the wine's elegant tension and focus.
Finish:
The finish is long and persistent, displaying lingering layers of dark chocolate, dried herbs, and spice. A gentle mineral freshness and savoury complexity evolve as the wine closes, inviting another sip and confirming its remarkable depth and sophistication.
