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.

Enjoy the smooth velvet texture with rich flavours of plum, blackberry with subtle hints of spice and vanilla from oak maturation. A sweet-fruited and textured palate possessing supple tannins makes this a versatile food wine and suitable for any occasion.

This blend of predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon has fragrant aromas and flavours of cassis, red fruits and dried herbs. A rich mouthfeel is balanced with supple tannins leading to a deliciously smooth 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.

Complex and elegant, this exceptional Villa Maria Reserve Méthode Traditionnelle features a traditional blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Marlborough. Delicate apple and stone fruits are met with subtle notes of brioche, leading to a creamy-rich palate and long crisp finish.

A classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes delivers a vibrant sparkling wine. Delicate bubbles carry flavours of zesty citrus and ripe stone fruit, with a hint of brioche.

Rich and intensely flavoured, layered with crisp, ripe fruit and a generous, textural palate. A bright, refreshing finish completes a wine that showcases the balance and purity of Waipara Hills.

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.