An accord of fruit from Marlborough's Awatere and Wairau Valleys, propitious vineyards enriched by sunshine and stimulated by cooling ocean breezes. Central to the excellence of Villa Maria is an uncompromising attention to the health of each individual vine and cleanliness of environment. A Pinot Noir of remarkable intensity, redolent with the titillating complexity of fragrant fresh herbs, brimming with red cherry fruit richness, the savouryness of grilled mushroom and aromatic smoke, engaging and articulate over a length of fine, grainy tannins.