Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon Brut Zero fresh and layered with turned

fresh and layered with turned earth

New barrels

bitter cherry and savory details fill in around

They appear to be less structured and more forward than the 2005s and will be more approachable early on

Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon Brut Zero fresh and layered with turnedThe impressive 2014 Ngakirikiri is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Pencil shavings frame notes of cassis liqueur in this medium to full bodied wine that manages to be rich and creamy yet firmly structured and intense. It's downright embryonic at this stage, with layers of primary fruit, elegant French oak and a swirl of dusty tannins on the lingering finish. This luxury cuve sets a new standard of excellence for Villa Maria.