Private Bin Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character and fresh peppery spice.
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Classic roasted lamb with herbs, seared duck breast, or hearty portobello mushroom pasta.
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Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich with just a single acre of vines, has grown to become a legendary pillar of New Zealand winemaking. The Private Bin Syrah is a beautiful expression of Hawke's Bay, a region on the North Island celebrated for its sunny, maritime climate and ancient riverbed soils. This terroir allows Syrah to ripen slowly and fully, developing its signature cool-climate elegance. Crafted to highlight fruit purity and approachable structure, this wine typically undergoes traditional fermentation followed by aging in seasoned French oak. The result is a vibrant red boasting classic Hawke's Bay characteristics of dark plum, fresh boysenberry, and a distinctive cracked black pepper finish, wrapped in soft, supple tannins.
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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.