Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from vintage release, while its vibrant fruit flavors and crisp acidity are at their peak.
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Fresh green-lipped mussels, goat cheese salad, or grilled white fish with lemon and herbs.
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Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, is one of New Zealand's most iconic and pioneering wineries. The Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc represents a step up in intensity and complexity, blending fruit sourced from the distinct sub-regions of Marlborough: the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley. The warmer Wairau Valley provides ripe tropical fruit notes of passionfruit and grapefruit, while the cooler, wind-swept Awatere Valley contributes flinty minerality, fresh herbs, and crisp acidity. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its vibrant aromatics, this wine showcases the classic, energetic style that made Marlborough world-famous.
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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.