Aussie wine expert awards 90+ scores
Monday, 21 December 2009
Four of Villa Maria's top reds have achieved a score of 90 points or more in Nick Stock's 'The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010' tasting.... [ Read more ]
Villa Maria beats top contenders at premier event
Monday, 30 November 2009
Villa Maria Estate has had another international triumph this month, beating hundreds of top competitors to take the title of ‘New Zealand Wine... [ Read more ]
Six Trophies for Barrique Chardonnay
Monday, 23 November 2009
Villa Maria Estate collected three trophies at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards gala dinner in Christchurch last night to add to its collection of 15... [ Read more ]
NZ wine scoops twin trophies at Aussie Wine Awards
Friday, 20 November 2009
Villa Maria Estate has scooped trophies for Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc at the 2009 Royal Hobart International Wine Show, one of Australia’s major... [ Read more ]
Isabelle Legeron MW awarded Viticulture Award
Friday, 13 November 2009
French born wine enthusiast Isabelle Legeron MW was the grand winner of the 2009 Villa Maria award for Viticulture, and one of only eight individuals... [ Read more ]
Thirteen Gold Medals at Air NZ Wine Awards 2009
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Villa Maria had the Midas Touch at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards - the country's most prestigious wine competition - winning 13 Gold and... [ Read more ]
Prince Edward Presents Gold Awards at Villa Maria
Friday, 6 November 2009
Villa Maria’s owner and Managing Director, Sir George Fistonich, rubbed shoulders with His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG KVCO when... [ Read more ]
Ronan Keating to perform at Villa Maria Estate
Friday, 23 October 2009
International superstar Ronan Keating will be playing at Villa Maria Estate in Auckland on Sunday 7 February. This will be his first concert tour of... [ Read more ]
ARTISTS ANNOUNCED - MORE FM WINERY TOUR
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Kiwi music legends Tim Finn, Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn will again take the stage together as the nationwide MORE FM Winery Tour announces its Summer... [ Read more ]
VILLA MARIA SAUVIGNON BLANC RECOGNISED IN LONDON
Monday, 19 October 2009
Villa Maria has cemented New Zealand at the forefront of Sauvignon Blanc quality around the world, collecting a trophy and gold medal at the 40th... [ Read more ]
World's Top Wine Critic Gives 90+ to Villa Wines
UK wine expert Neil Martin, recognised as one of the best in the world, has recently reviewed a selection of Villa Maria’s best drops, awarding 90... [ Read more ]
Diana Krall to perform at Villa Maria Estate
Monday, 12 October 2009
Grammy award-winning pianist and singer Diana Krall is set to grace the vines at Villa Maria Estate on Saturday 20 February 2010, joined by New... [ Read more ]
Villa Maria Wins Wine Producer of the Year
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Villa Maria Estate has taken the title of ‘Champion Wine Producer of the Year’ for the second consecutive year and landed four of its premium-tier... [ Read more ]
VILLA MARIA REDS WIN BIG AT AUSSIE WINE AWARDS
Monday, 14 September 2009
Villa Maria’s Private Bin Merlot 2008 collected a trophy and an accompanying gold medal at the Perth Royal Wine Show – the biggest wine competition... [ Read more ]
Villa Maria appoints new US Head of Operations
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Villa Maria has appointed Ron Mertz as President of US Operations based in Overland Park, Kansas. Ron Mertz joins Villa Maria after many years in the... [ Read more ]
Wineries tour a delicious journey for UK traveller
Friday, 4 September 2009
Luxury tour escorts Journeys of Distinction have partnered with Villa Maria to offer the Villa Maria Tour of New Zealand Wineries... [ Read more ]
Success At Wine Growers Awards
Monday, 24 August 2009
Newly-knighted Sir George Fistonich raised a toast to company wine growers in the Hawkes Bay at the Romeo Bragato Wine Awards on Saturday night,... [ Read more ]
'Best Value Riesling' in International Wine Awards
Thursday, 9 July 2009
In tightening economic times, Villa Maria has proven it can still deliver value for money, scooping the trophy for ‘Best Riesling’ (Private Bin... [ Read more ]
Three Trophies for Villa Maria Gisborne Chardonnay
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Villa Maria’s 2007 Reserve Barrique Fermented Chardonnay was a favourite with judges at this year’s International Chardonnay Challenge...... [ Read more ]
Villa Maria Named ‘Best New Zealand Bordeaux
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Villa Maria Estate has collected the trophy for ‘Best New Zealand Bordeaux Varietal... [ Read more ]
Winning Streak Continues For Villa Maria's Syrah
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Villa Maria’s 2007 Cellar Selection Syrah was judged the best Syrah at New Zealand’s oldest wine competition, The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.... [ Read more ]
Villa Maria Estate Reds Take top Honours
Monday, 9 March 2009
Villa Maria has won three of only 15 trophies at the 10th International Cool Climate Wine Show in... [ Read more ]
Villa Maria Releases its First Ever Sparkling
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Villa Maria has announced the release of its first ever sparkling wine - Methode Traditionnelle - available exclusively through the Villa Maria Cellar... [ Read more ]