Sauvignon Blanc
Private Bin | Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2025 
Description
Vintage
Viticulture
This is the Sauvignon Blanc that put Villa Maria on the world map. A blend of both Marlborough’s Wairau and Awatere Valleys our 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.
Initially, the classic Awatere aromas jump out of the glass, such as lemongrass, jalapeño peppers and fresh herbs. The Awatere Valley is influenced by Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku and the cool alpine winds and fresh sea breezes protect the natural acidity in this wine. In contrast, the Wairau Valley has warmer summer months, influencing vineyards to produce a pungent Sauvignon Blanc with ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavours.
The 2025 vintage in Marlborough was characterised by bumper crops and settled weather, allowing for slow, even ripening across the region. These ideal conditions have produced elegant wines with remarkable purity, vibrant aromatics, and a fresh, balanced palate

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Bright and zesty

Tasting notes

  • Fresh Herbs
  • Lemongrass
  • Lime

Our Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc combines the best of both sub-regions for a consistently classic Marlborough style. Initially, the cool climate Awatere aromas jump out of the glass, displaying lime, lemongrass, and fresh herbs. In contrast, the warmer Wairau Valley vineyards produce heady aromatics reminiscent of grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours.

Pairing suggestions

How to enjoy our Sauvignon Blanc

  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Salads

A perfect aperitif wine, serve chilled on warm summer days. Fresh herbal flavours match well with most salads, whereas the riper tropical flavours match well with any fish recipes.

 

Best served at: 8° C / 46° F

Bright, tropical and balanced, with medium body and a juicy, fruity finish.

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JAMES SUCKLING

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Recipe pairing

Lemongrass & Chili Steamed Mussels

Awaken your senses with our Lemongrass & Chili Steamed Mussels recipe perfectly paired with the gooseberry, passionfruit and fresh citrus flavours in our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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World-famous

Marlborough

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region is world-famous for its crisp, fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc. A blend of both Marlborough’s Wairau and Awatere Valleys, our Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc winemakers take great care to ensure this wine showcases exceptional balance and consistency every vintage.

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