and it finishes very long and layered

ripe tannin

as a hint of tar marks the slightly dry finish

silky and salty-piquant Haut-Lieu is beautiful in its terroir expression that favors a fruitier

undergrowth

Villa Maria, Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions and it finishes very longThe 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.