Seaspray Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, steamed green-lipped mussels, or a classic goat cheese salad.
✨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria's Seaspray Sauvignon Blanc is a captivating expression of Marlborough's coastal terroir, sourced from a single vineyard in the rugged Awatere Valley. Situated close to the turbulent Pacific Ocean, the vines are constantly buffeted by cool sea breezes, which deposit microscopic salt particles onto the grape skins—a phenomenon that imparts a distinctive, mouth-watering saline minerality to the finished wine. Founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich with just an acre of vines, Villa Maria has grown into a pioneering force in New Zealand winemaking. The Seaspray bottling showcases the cooler, more dramatic side of the region, defined by intense jalapeño, fresh-cut grass, and bright lime citrus notes, backed by a flinty, sea-salt finish that reflects its maritime heritage. Fermented cool in stainless steel tanks, it preserves the absolute purity and electric acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
🍾 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.