Vineyard blocks from the warmer Wairau Valley are chosen to express concentrated riper tropical Sauvignon Blanc notes, whereas the cooler windier Awatere Valley takes longer to ripen producing dominant herbal and bell pepper characters.
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes destined for this Cellar Selection wine were harvested in cool night temperatures to protect the aromatics. Clear juice is slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks using selected aromatic yeast strains. The wine is left to mature on yeast lees for a period of time to build palate weight and texture into the wine, without compromising freshness.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105362
Villa Maria Wines
We are loyal and passionate people, committed to offering New Zealand’s most loved wine brand to the world.
We pride ourselves on our exceptional quality and innovation and this has made us New Zealand’s leading award winning winery.
Sir George Fistonich founded our company in Mangere, Auckland in 1961 and our Auckland Winery, Vineyard Café, Cellar Door and headquarters remain on our website in Mangere.
Today, our family of wineries is located at three locations, Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Marlborough, with each site offering a unique career experience.
