Maria is probably New Zealand’s largest brand. The cherry flavours are there but they are layered and you can almost taste individual black and red ones.
Sumptuous is a word that comes to mind. Big at 14 per cent and big in price but an extra special wine — the difference between the Premiership and League 2.
Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir 2008, £17.99, Tesco Villa
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