Charlotte Read, Villa Maria

Charlotte Read of Villa Maria Estate, New Zealand www.villamaria.co.nz. We were delighted to welcome Charlotte to the school. Villa Maria has won worldwide recognition for its wines – ‘Consistently excellent’ writes Hugh Johnson, ‘Top 10 ‘Greatest Wine Producers’, and Top 10 ‘Best Value Wine Producers’ New Zealand,  writes The Wine Report 2009
 
The students tasted the famous Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and a lovely Pinot Noir.
 
Special thanks to Colin Downey of Barry & Fitzwilliam, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Cork, for arranging this visit. www.bfmws.ie