Private Bin Pinot Noir Marlborough - 2020 - Villa Maria
Alcoholic content: 13.50 %
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2019 on 01.11.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
"This is a bouncy, fresh weeknight Pinot from one of New Zealand's most well known names. It's a vivid cherry in both color and aroma, with some stalky, spicy, savory notes along for the ride. The palate is light bodied with crispy acidity, tart red berry flavors and savory undertones. Drink slightly chilled in the spring or summer. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2020 with 87 of 100 points.
"Almost translucent in color, with bright red berry fruit leading on the nose here, followed by vanilla and cedar nuances. It's lightweight in the mouth, texturally silky with a supportive line of tannins but with a slightly astringent finish. Straightforward and likable but falls somewhat flat. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
"This strawberry-hued Pinot is light on its feet, showing subtle notes of ripe red cherry, strawberry, red currant, florals and touches of vanilla and dried herb. It's light bodied with mouthwatering acidity, clean, bright fruit and a savory, leafy spine. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2014 on 01.07.2018 with 87 of 100 points.
"For less than $20, this delivers plenty of Pinot Noir character. Cherry, cranberry and beet root aromas and flavors pick up a hint of cola on the crisp finish of this silky-textured, medium-weight wine. Drink it over the rest of 2017."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2018 with 87 of 100 points.
"Ripe red fruits dominate in this juicy, easy-going glugger. There's an earthy funk and a meaty savoriness hiding well behind all that plush fruit. The palate is round and satiny while the acidity is on the lower end. Drink now."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2017 with 86 of 100 points.
"This is light bodied and crisp, its bright cherry fruit accented by leafy, slightly green notes. Clean and vibrant, it's the sort of Pinot that should work well with salmon."
yr. 2016 Tom Cannavan:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2017 with 88 of 100 points.
"(2017) Pinot Noir remains something of a holy grail for both wine lovers, and winemakers, the grape requiring specific growing conditions and a delicate hand from the winemaker to give of its best. While the top red wines of Burgundy represent the pinnacle of Pinot perfection, it's always nice to find a good example at a modest price that is widely available. From Marlborough, this wears cooler climate credentials with a birary, truffle and twig character on the nose, small, dry red berries like redcurrant and cherry, and a wisp of smoke. In the mouth it is delicate and light, those truffly characters matched by more of that pert cherry fruit, a line of tannin and more of that smokiness to balance nicely. Watch the video for more information and food matching ideas."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
"Mittleres Karmingranat, zarte Ockerreflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Feines dunkles Kirschkonfit, zart nach Brombeeren, ein Hauch von Minze, tabakige Anklänge im Hintergrund. Saftig, frische Herzkischen, ein Hauch von reifer Orange, angenehmes Säurespiel, feine Fruchtsüße im Abgang, gute Länge, ein facettenreicher Speisenbegleiter."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2015 with 88 of 100 points.
"Charming, pretty and accessible, this is what many inexpensive New Zealand Pinots aspire to be. Mushroomy, earthy notes add depth to straightforward aromas and flavors of cherry and vanilla, all framed by supple tannins and a mouthwatering finish. Drink now-2017."
yr. 2013 Tom Cannavan:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2015 with 88 of 100 points.
"(2015) Fruit is sourced from a number of vineyards in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys for this Pinto, which is partly fermented with wild yeasts, and I suspect sees ageing only in older oak. There's a rosemary, herby lift on the nose, bright cherry fruit, and a sense of sappy freshness. On the palate it is dry and savoury, a medium-bodied style of Pinot yet with a bit of substance and depth of colour (and 13.5% alcohol), it is typically Marlborough, balanced between 'pretty' and 'serious', and very enjoyable if just slightly flat in the finish."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
"Well priced for the quality, Villa Maria's entry-level Pinot Noir delivers moderately assertive notes of dried leaves, black cherries, cola and oaky spices. It's concentrated and gently mouth-filling, with a silky finish. Drink it now and over the next two years."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2010 with 87 of 100 points.
"A very good Pinot Noir at a realistic price, Villa Maria's 2008 Private Bin offers solid cherry fruit and touches of barrel char and beet root. The texture is silky, the finish reasonably long. Drink it over the next year or so."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2006 on 01.07.2009 with 86 of 100 points.
"Sturdy and chunky, with pleasant notes of black cherries and plums set off by cola and coffee. It's mouthfilling and ripe--a pleasant red that doesn't show the silky, seductive side of Pinot Noir, but a rather more muscular physique."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2007 with 87 of 100 points.
"Light to medium-bodied with a pleasantly creamy texture, Villa's entry-level Pinot remains a consistent performer. Mushroom and cinnamon notes accent tart cherry-berry fruit, finishing with dark chocolate shadings. Drink now."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2006 with 86 of 100 points.
"A good value in Pinot Noir, Villa's entry-level bottling offers a subdued nose, but perks up on the palate, delivering vibrant, tart cherries backed by notes of mushroomy sous bois, cola and chocolate. Silky tannins provide plushness despite a narrow finish."
yr. 2012 VertdeVin:
88 - 89 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 with 88 - 89 of 100 points.
"The nose is aromatic and quite charming. It reveals notes of sour cherry, small berries, cherry and slight notes of spices (cloves, cinnamon), strawberry, floral notes and slight woody notes. The palate is dense, fruity, fat, well structured and slightly fleshy. It expresses notes of ripe cherry, plum and slight notes of crushed strawberry combined with a touch of sour cherry, oak, coffee, herbs and tobacco. Tannins are melted. Good length."
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2019 on 01.10.2021 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards:
87 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2019 on 01.01.2021 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards:
86 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2020 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards:
86 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2017 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2014 on 01.06.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Bob Campbell:
90 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir" from the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
