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Villa Maria, New Zealand
from Drinks Guide 2016
by Racs Salcedo
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SIR GEORGE FISTONICH, VILLA MARIA, NEW ZEALAND FOUNDER AND OWNER
Sir George Fistonich founded Villa Maria Estate in 1961 when he leased five acres of land from his father in Auckland, New Zealand. Since then, Villa Maria has become a global brand exporting wine to over 60 countries and in 2016 will be celebrating its 54th vintage.
Innovation has long been a hallmark of Villa Maria’s growth. The winery was the first in New Zealand to move its production to 100 per cent screw cap, qualifying as a ‘cork-free zone’ in 2002. The estate is also well known for its commitment to environmental responsibility and
HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS
Suite 408, 54 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Tel: 02 9211 5882 Website: www.villamaria.co.nz Key contact: David Bird – Australian Market Manager Email: davidb@villamaria.co.nz
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/VillaMariaWine Twitter: www.twitter.com/villamaria_aus
Instagram:
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DISTRIBUTOR/STATE OFFICE DETAILS
FINE WINE PARTNERS
NSW & ACT
Suite 408, 54 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Tel: +61 458 010 890 Jamie Pike – NSW/ACT Market Manager
QLD & NT
Cnr Black & Paton Streets, Milton, QLD 4064 Tel: +61 414 258 638 Brett West - QLD/NT Market Manager sustainability and, in 2012 was named Supreme Winner at the New Zealand Sustainable Business Network Awards.
Villa Maria’s strong commitment to creating quality wines has been acknowledged at the highest levels of local and international competitions.
Since 2004, Villa Maria has won 91 gold medals and 15 trophies at the New Zealand International Wine Show and recorded over 68 trophies in 28 years at Air New Zealand Wine Awards. In 2015, Winestate magazine named Villa Maria the New Zealand Winery of the Year for the 14th time in 18 years, cementing its position as
WA
Level 1, Old Swan Brewery, 173 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA 6000 Tel: +61 429 008 098 Garret Strange - WA Market Manager
VIC, SA & TAS
Level 2, 1320 Malvern Road, Malvern, VIC 3144 Tel: +61 458 010 852 Simon Lee - VIC/SA/TAS Market Manager
TOP MEDALS/ACCOLADES AWARDED
New Zealand International Wine Show 2015
• Champion Producer of the Show • Champion Wine of the Show • Winemaker of the Show • Champion Chardonnay and 14 gold medals New Zealand’s most awarded winery.
Villa Maria produces wines that are approachable and affordable with the philosophy that aromatic whites should be enjoyed young, fresh and vibrant. Villa Maria’s four-tier portfolio offers a broad range of wines suitable for all channels in the Australian market. From the Private Bin range, which offers quality, consistency and value for money, to the Cellar Selection range ideal for food-matching, as well as the Reserve and small-batch Single Vineyard wines perfect for that very special occasion.
Marlborough Wine Show 2015
• Champion Wine of Show • Three trophies and five gold medals
Hawkes Bay Wine Show 2015
• Champion Reserve Wine of Show • Eight trophies.
Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2015
• Champion Producer of the Show Two trophies and five gold medals
Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2015
• Three Pure Elite Gold four Pure Gold medals
Drinks International 2015
• Fourth most admired wine brand in the world and first in New Zealand
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