Ok, so we know that Villa Maria are one of the best producers in NZ and that they win a hell of a lot of medals (in fact they’re NZ’s most awarded winery) but when even their entry level, everyday quaffing Private Bin label is getting in on the act you know they’ve got the golden touch!

It’s why wine critic Michael Cooper says “This huge-volume label offers consistently good quality and value. Highly aromatic, it is a crisp, medium-bodied wine with strong, vibrant, tropical-fruit and herbaceous flavours, dry and finely balanced, and plenty of drink-young appeal.”

Hard to beat for sheer bang for buck! Pair it with your favourite fresh fish and seafood dishes or summer salads.