Villa Maria's 2019 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc is easily one of the company's most successful vintages. It captures subtle hints of greenery and aligns them beautifully with notes of passion fruit and grapefruit. It's medium-bodied, reasonably generous on the palate and features a long, intense finish, something that many of its competitors lack.

Like licking a popsicle, there's a refreshing and ultrafruity likability about Villa Maria's latest Private Bin SB, from a great vintage after two difficult ones. Peach, lime and strawberry burst from the glass. Undercurrents of green pepper and grass are there, too. In the mouth, the fruit feels bouncy and juicy, and acidity is lifted but not searing.