Cellar Selection Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from vintage release to capture its fresh fruit profile and aromatic intensity.
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Spicy Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, roasted pork with apple sauce, and creamy poultry dishes.
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Villa Maria, founded by Sir George Fistonich in 1961, is a cornerstone of New Zealand's winemaking history, celebrated for its pioneering spirit and commitment to quality. The Cellar Selection Pinot Gris highlights Marlborough's unique terroir, where intense sunshine and cool coastal breezes preserve vibrant acidity. Sourced from prime vineyards across the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this wine undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel to capture pure varietal aromas of ripe pear, red apple, and subtle ginger spice, while a period of lees aging lends a beautifully textured, rounded mouthfeel.
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Founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich in Auckland, Villa Maria has grown from a visionary one-man operation into one of New Zealand's most acclaimed and globally recognized wineries. The estate meticulously sources exceptional fruit from premier winegrowing regions across the country, including Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne, to craft expressive wines that reflect their unique regional terroirs. Renowned for its pioneering spirit, Villa Maria was a trailblazer in adopting screwcap closures to preserve freshness and remains deeply committed to sustainable and organic viticulture. Their diverse portfolio is celebrated for vibrant Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, elegant single-vineyard Pinot Noirs like Taylors Pass and Seddon, and rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blends from Hawke's Bay.