Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir

It seems pretty fitting that Villa Maria decided to put their Cellar Selection range behind a Gold label – being NZ’s most awarded winery they’ve won a Gold or few in their time.

This is their 2021 vintage Cellar Selection Pinot Noir and, as always, this label delivers a whole heap of bang for your buck for a snip under $20.

Kiwi wine critic Michael Cooper hit the nail on the head when he said “This is typically one of the country’s best-value Pinot Noirs.” Bang on! He went on to say “Bright ruby, the 2021 vintage is a graceful, youthful red, full-bodied and supple, with strong, vigorous cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing considerable complexity, and gentle tannins. Best drinking mid-2023+.”

It’s got the legs to be cellared for several years yet (try up to 2027) so open some now and tuck some away for a few years yet.