Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
84
/100
Reviews
2
professional
Vintages
1
2014
Other
84/100
Merlot
NV
Community Reviews
33
Reviews
83.5
Avg Score
84
Highest
Taster #0357
· Sep 10, 2016
84/100
Dull. Generic. Plodding red wine.
2014 vintage
Taster #5887
· Nov 29, 2015
The wine is clear and bright with a deep ruby colour. The nose is clean and youthful, showing medium(+) intensity aromas of red fruit (strawberry), black fruit (dark plum, dark cherry), MLF (yogurt) and pungent spices (hints of black pepper). The wine is dry in the mouth with a medium acidity. It has medium supple tannins and a medium alcohol. It has a medium(+) body and pronounced intensity juicy flavours of red fruit (strawberry), black fruit (dark plum, dark cherry), …
2014 vintage
Taster #3275
· Oct 29, 2015
83/100
Villa Maria Private Bin New Release 2015 (Auckland Downtown) : medium red, closed nose with some dark fruits and alcohol. m- bodied, simple structure with m- tannins, nothing wrong and nothing attractive. upfront as a table wine. Ap 4/5, Ar 11/15, Palate 14/20, Overall 3+1/10 Total 83/100
2014 vintage