Earth Garden Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh Mediterranean salads, grilled prawns, or light soft cheeses like goat's cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria's Earth Garden range represents a dedicated shift toward ecological harmony and certified organic viticulture in New Zealand. Sourced from the sun-drenched, gravelly soils of Hawke's Bay—one of the nation's oldest and most celebrated wine regions—this Rosé is typically crafted from organically grown Merlot. The 'Earth Garden' name reflects the estate's practice of planting wildflowers and cover crops to encourage biodiversity and natural pest control, eschewing synthetic chemicals entirely. The grapes are gently pressed to extract a delicate pale pink hue and cool-fermented in stainless steel, preserving the pure, vibrant aromas of fresh summer berries, red fruits, and subtle floral undertones that define this modern Kiwi classic.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, Villa Maria stands as one of New Zealand's most celebrated and pioneering wine producers. From its historic roots in Auckland, the winery has established extensive vineyard holdings across the premier winegrowing regions of Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne. Renowned for its steadfast dedication to sustainability and quality innovation, Villa Maria played an instrumental role in shaping modern New Zealand viticulture and championing regional expressiveness. The estate's diverse portfolio ranges from the globally recognized Private Bin series to site-specific single-vineyard and Reserve wines, excelling in vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, refined Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, and structured Hawke's Bay red blends.