East Coast Private Bin Pinot Grigio
β³ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Light seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, fresh garden salads with goat cheese, or a classic Italian antipasto platter.
β¨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, stands as one of New Zealand's most historic and acclaimed wineries, playing a pivotal role in putting the country on the global wine map. The 'Private Bin' range is celebrated for showcasing approachable, fruit-forward expressions of classic varietals. This East Coast Pinot Grigio draws fruit from key maritime-influenced vineyards along the eastern seaboard of New Zealand, where cool nights and sunny days foster slow, balanced ripening. Unlike the richer, more honeyed Alsatian Pinot Gris style, this wine is deliberately crafted in the zesty, crisp Italian 'Grigio' style. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it avoids oak contact to preserve the pure, vibrant aromatics of crunchy pear, red apple, and delicate white florals.
πΎ About the Producer
Established in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, Villa Maria evolved from a modest five-acre leased plot in MΔngere, Auckland, into one of New Zealand's foremost vinous institutions. Acquired by Indevin Group in 2021, the estate continues its legacy of regional and stylistic breadth, sourcing exceptional fruit from premier microclimates across Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, and Auckland. Viticultural operations emphasize environmental stewardship as a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, complemented by dedicated organic vineyard blocks. Production is delineated into tiers ranging from accessible Private Bin and Cellar Selection expressions to vineyard-designated benchmarks like the Seaspray and Southern Clays Sauvignon Blancs, alongside cellar-worthy Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux blends and single-vineyard Chardonnays. The winemaking team balances modern temperature-controlled stainless steel ferments for pristine aromatic vibrancy with targeted French oak maturation and lees contact for texturally layered, terroir-precise bottlings.