East Coast Private Bin Gewurztraminer
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Best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, typically within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its intense aromatic profile.
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Spicy Thai green curry, Peking duck with hoisin sauce, and Munster cheese.
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Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, stands as a pioneer of the modern New Zealand wine industry. The Private Bin Gewurztraminer showcases the unique terroir of New Zealand's sun-drenched East Coast, primarily sourcing fruit from the warm, maritime-influenced vineyards of Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. This region's long growing season and clay-over-limestone soils allow the notoriously finicky Gewürztraminer grape to develop intense aromatic complexity while maintaining refreshing acidity. Crafted in a vibrant, off-dry style, the wine undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its intense, exotic bouquet of lychee, rose petals, and five-spice. It represents Villa Maria's historic dedication to making highly expressive, approachable wines that capture the pure, fruit-driven essence of the North Island.
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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.