Villa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve, Marlborough 2006

Platinum.

Pungent asparagus, citrus zest aromas. Pure, bracing.

Intense citrus/asparagus flavors in the mouth and huge, driving, mineral/acid structure. Nice textural (?) sweetness balances structural impact. This deserves its "Reserve" status, as it is NZ SB - squared. Front teeth coated in stony chew.

Day 2 - Similar nose with a nut character emerging. Shows a bit of (welcome) textural sweetness now. Flavor intensity more than matching stony chew. Great, resounding, length.

$28