Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh seafood dishes such as steamed green-lipped mussels, classic goat cheese salad, and light poultry or pasta dishes infused with fresh green herbs.
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Founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich with just an acre of leased land, Villa Maria has grown to become one of New Zealand's most celebrated and pioneering wineries. The Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc is a benchmark expression of the Marlborough region, artfully blending fruit from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The warmer Wairau Valley contributes punchy tropical fruit characters of passionfruit and grapefruit, while the cooler, windier Awatere Valley adds a flinty mineral drive, fresh herbs, and crisp acidity. To preserve this intense aromatic purity, the juice is fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks, capturing the vibrant, energetic essence that defined the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc revolution.
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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.