Villa Maria Estate

(2026) Some might wonder if there is any point in reviewing this wine, or indeed, making it my Wine of the Week. So ubiquitous is Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon that it would be more of a challenge to find a multiple retailer who does not stock it, than one who does. That also means fierce competition on pricing and though the headline here might be £10.50, it is easy to find for £8.00 or so on a deal - and there will almost always be one. Though ownership of Villa Maria has changed, the style here delivers what fans expect with lots of tropical and pea-shoot notes, gooseberry and elderflower all quite vivacious, though the wine is perhaps a touch more breezy and light than in the past. Solidly done Marlborough Sauvignon for fans of the style. Watch the video for more information.

This strikes a pleasant balance between fruit and veg in the aroma department. There's vibrant lemon-lime, passion fruit and pineapple alongside subtle bell pepper, snap pea and grass. The palate zings along on a line of citrus acidity, and a gently creamy texture rounds things out.