George Fistonich started Villa Maria as a one-man band in 1961. An icon of the NZ wine industry, this family owned company became a global brand in just 50 years. Villa Maria's Cellar Selection is an intensely flavoured, elegant and food-friendly wine range.

George Fistonich started Villa Maria as a one-man band in 1961. An icon of the NZ wine industry, this family owned company became a global brand in just 50 years. Villa Maria's Cellar Selection is an intensely flavoured, elegant and food-friendly wine range.

This wine is fruit-driven in style, exhibiting ripe peach with underlying citrus blossom and fig characters. On the palate, these flavours are enhanced by a creamy texture and a delicate suggestion of oak. A medium bodied Chardonnay that is styled for enjoyment upon release with or without food.

Gewürztraminer is an aromatic wine grape variety, the name literally means 'Spice Traminer'. Savour the delicate flavours of rose petal, lychee, and honey, with a dusting of ginger spice and delicious Gewürztraminer.

This East Coast Pinot Gris shines with crisp, cool climate flavours of fresh and inviting ripe nashi pear, crunchy red apple and floral blossoms, leading to a rich and delicately balanced mouthfeel with a delicious off-dry finish.

Crack open the screw cap and taste this deliciously crisp Private Bin Riesling. Savour the bright flavours of lime, mandarin and apricot with a hint of ginger spice in this classic off-dry Riesling.

This delicious Rosé has lovely hues of pink with copper undertones and displays an explosion of fresh strawberries and pink grapefruit supported by subtle baking spice. The palate has generous fruit but finishes crisp and refreshing.

This is the Sauvignon Blanc that put Villa Maria on the world map. A blend of both Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys, their winemakers take great care to ensure this wine showcases exceptional balance and consistency every vintage. The room-filling aromatics and strikingly crisp character of our Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are why it is so popular and such a memorable experience.

Crisp, bright and juicy. Gentle red berry fruit flavours provide an inviting entry to a more complex, textured mineralic palate with a balanced crisp finish.

The nose displays fruitful aromas of nectarine and citrus, complemented by delicate floral and savoury notes.

This is fast becoming an iconic, must have pinot gris.Textured and finely made with some seriously lush fruit ahoy.

Displaying subtle floral notes combined with lifted aromas of strawberry and raspberry.