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
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The students tasted the famous Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and a lovely Pinot Noir.
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Special thanks to Colin Downey of Barry & Fitzwilliam, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Cork, for arranging this visit. www.bfmws.ie