Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit aromatics and crisp acidity.
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Fresh seafood such as grilled oysters or green-lipped mussels, tangy goat cheese salads, and light chicken dishes seasoned with fresh herbs.
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Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich with just an acre of leased land, has grown to become a global icon of New Zealand winemaking. This quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc represents the pioneering spirit of the region, showcasing a blend of fruit from both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The unique terroir, characterized by high sunshine hours, cool coastal breezes, and free-draining stony soils, imparts a distinctive mineral edge and intense aromatic profile. To preserve the pristine, vibrant fruit character, the grapes are harvested in the cool of the night and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, avoiding oak contact to maintain the wine's celebrated freshness, zip, and purity.
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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.