VILLA MARIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON NGAKIRKIRI M 1CS Bottle:1 dark violet and black currant

dark violet and black currant flavors in fine-grained tannins that could use time to soften a bit

Roast chicken or salmon in a beurre blanc would make a stunning pairing

As well as a Riserva from Basarin

and a finish that carries on for what seems like an eternity

A great sipper with spicy Thai cuisine

VILLA MARIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON NGAKIRKIRI M 1CS Bottle:1 dark violet and black currantVilla Maria's top red, a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux blend, is named for the Maori word for gravel, referring to its famed Gimblett Gravels soils. This is a wine made for the long haul although even now, with ample time open in bottle or decanter, reveals finesse and character. The fruit is dark and fleshy with a spine of leafy green herbs, violet, tomato stem and baking spice. The palate is satiny yet toned and elegant, with linear, taut