Villa Maria Ngakirikiri
Aromatics of cassis, violets and complex wood spices, with graphite, thyme and clove also emerging from the glass.
Fragrant aromatics of cassis, violets and complex wood spices, with graphite, thyme and clove also emerging from the glass. Layers of concentrated flavours are revealed across a medium to full bodied frame, with ripe fruit, hints of black olive and cigar, all wrapped by fine-grained tannins and supportive oak enhancing texture and richness from start to finish. This vintage will benefit and gain additional complexity from careful cellaring over the next 15+ years.
Voted best New Zealand Red in 2023 so it's perfectly drinkable now too by the way!
2019 will be fondly remembered as one of Hawkes Bay’s greatest vintages, featuring one of the warmest growing seasons on record with >1500 Growing Degree Days (GDD’s) well above the districts long term average and driven mainly by conditions experienced between January and March, resulting in early veraison and harvest. Early season rainfall enabled healthy vine canopies to ripen fruit and dry out the soils deep into the long and exceptionally dry finish to the season. With the key harvest period through to April experiencing such ideal climatic conditions, fruit was harvested at optimum ripeness and in beautiful condition.
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Hawkes Bay |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon 95%, Merlot 5% |
ABV | 13.5% |
Vintage | 2019 |
Size | 75cl |
Type / Colour | Red |
Style | Full Bodied |
Country, New Zealand
Region, Hawkes Bay
Grape,
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
BREAK;
Style, Full Bodied
ABV %, 13.5%
Vintage, 2019
Biodynamic, No
Low Sulphur, No
Low Intervention & Natural, No
Organic, No
Vegan, No
Food pairing, Pairs well with Grilled and Roasted Red Meats, Casseroles/Stews, Mature Strong Cheeses
Ratings & Awards,
The Vineyard
Ngakirikiri is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon from mature,
low-yielding vines left thriving in this unique Gimblett gravels
terroir, and is only bottled when vintages produce truly exceptional
wine for consideration. This flagship wine represents the pinnacle of
our winemaking achievements and a milestone in Villa Maria’s history.
Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
Ngakirikiri is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon from mature,
low-yielding vines left thriving in this unique Gimblett gravels
terroir, and is only bottled when vintages produce truly exceptional
wine for consideration. This flagship wine represents the pinnacle of
our winemaking achievements and a milestone in Villa Maria’s history.