Villa Maria: Vision, passion & determination
The Villa Maria story is one of absolute passion. 100 percent New Zealand and family owned, Villa Maria Estate was founded in 1961 by George Fistonich who, through his dedication to quality, has led...
View ArticleIntroducing Charlotte Read
Hi, I’m Charlotte Read, Villa Maria’s Asia Market Manager. I write this at 5.45am and sitting here in Hanoi airport waiting for my flight to Saigon. Whilst I have one of the best jobs to be had at...
View ArticleThe wines of Villa Maria
Villa Maria offers an extensive range of wine so that there is something to make everyone smile. Villa Maria offers fours ranges to provide our drinkers with wines that match every occasion and budget....
View ArticleIntroducing our flagship wine
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc The Private Bin range is made with approachability in mind – award winning wines at value prices. Blended from a variety of vineyards across a region, these...
View ArticleNew Zealand wineries target China market
There is huge growth potential for the wine industry in the China and already it is now the biggest market by value for Bordeaux. Although French wine reached Chinese consumers first and there is...
View ArticleNZ winery makes its mark in China challenge
We’ve recently received news of Villa Maria’s success at the China Sommeliers Wine Challenge held in Shanghai last month as part of Food and Hospitality China. Winning gold medals in this show judged...
View ArticleA unique Waldorf Salad from Beijing – the perfect match to Villa Maria’s...
Whilst on the topic of China, during my recent visit I was so impressed with the calibre of cuisine at the various Villa Maria promotional events I attended. In particular was a lunch I hosted in...
View ArticleDinner in a Presidential Suite ( there is a first and last time for everything…)
As I mentioned in my last piece on China, I have been so impressed with the ambition displayed in the cuisine at the various food and wine matching dinners I have attended. I went to a fairly...
View ArticleOysters and NZ Sauvignon Blanc – a match made in heaven
All of us who work hard to tell the world that the freshness and purity of New Zealand wines are a fabulous match with seafood are right. When I was in Singapore recently we held a Villa Maria dinner...
View ArticleNew Zealand Pinot Noir- a philosophy
Pinot Noir over the past decade has become New Zealand’s most internationally acclaimed red wine style. Pinot Noir has overtaken Chardonnay and become number two for the most planted variety in New...
View ArticleA NZ winemaker’s tip for your Christmas tipple
By Simon Fell, Winemaker, Villa Maria Estate Christmas is really a multicultural occasion with people celebrating the day in a multitude of different ways. Consequently, it’s a challenging task to...
View ArticleA glorious summer holiday amongst the vines in Hawkes Bay – the Mediterranean...
By Charlotte Read – Asian Market Manager In New Zealand many are returning to work now after the Christmas holidays. Unlike those in the Northern Hemisphere who take a long break for summer in the...
View ArticleNew Wine in the Old World
By Bernard Budel, European Market Manager for Villa Maria Estate For many years there has been a relationship between the ‘Old’ countries of Europe and the developing and emerging ‘New’ countries of...
View ArticleExports of New Zealand Wine to Japan surge
By Charlotte Read Japan has long been one of the most important Asian markets for New Zealand wine due to the sophistication of its wine scene compared to its Asian neighbours. In the latest New...
View ArticleThe perfect place for a vineyard concert
By Maree Saunders, Villa Maria Wine Experience Manager Every year Villa Maria’s Auckland and Marlborough vineyards are host to our annual concert series. Featuring a range of international and local...
View ArticleTelling the story of New Zealand wine in India
By Charlotte Read, Asia Market Manager India has been a key market of focus for Villa Maria Estate since 2007 when it began working with Brindco Sales Ltd, the largest importer of premium wines....
View ArticleA busy 2011 for Villa Maria in Asia
By Charlotte Read – Asian Market Manager Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. I would be intrigued to follow the journey of all the wine bottles that were given as gifts throughout this important...
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