Private Bin Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Southeast Asian cuisine, fresh oysters with citrus mignonette, or light garden salads with goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich with just an acre of leased land, has grown into one of New Zealand's most respected wine icons. While Marlborough is globally celebrated for its Sauvignon Blanc, the region's cool maritime climate and stony, free-draining soils are equally magnificent for Riesling. The Private Bin Riesling is a testament to this terroir, capturing the intense diurnal temperature shifts of the South Island which lock in vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit flavors. Fermented cool in stainless steel to preserve its pristine aromatic profile, this wine offers a beautiful expression of bright citrus, lime zest, and delicate floral notes, embodying the pioneering spirit of a winery that helped put New Zealand on the global wine map.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Riesling