Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned, one of Marlborough's most famous peaks. The Ned Pinot Noir - Delicious aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry liquorice and dried oregano with a fragrant all spice lift. The fleshy, sweet-fruited palate boasts opulent tannins, notes of smoky French oak and a long juicy finish.

Cherry red colour with aroma's of ripe raspberries with hints of spice and chocolate. A luscious fruit driven palate, with upfront fruit sweetness. A well-balanced wine with integrated soft tannins giving hints of spice.

Ruby red colour with aroma's of fresh red berries with hints of cedar and spice. A luscious fruit driven palate, with upfront fruit sweetness. A well-balanced wine with integrated soft tannins giving hints of spice.

Cherry red colour with a fruit driven aroma of upfront ripe red berries with sweet oak and hints of Vanilla. A well balanced wine with upfront fruit on the palate. Well integrated soft, sweet tannins Oak give good length and structure.

Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon displays complex and vibrant aromas of cassis, violets, mulberry and tobacco leaf with hints of black olive and mint. An elegant and balanced wine showing rich dark fruits, chocolate, black olive with hints of bay leaf and subtle vanilla spice.

Black fruit and dark plum aromas seamlessly blend with subtle spicy notes in this smooth and silky Hawke's Bay Merlot. On the palate flavours of blackberry, cassis and hints of cocoa are balanced with fine tannins leading to a dry and richly textured finish.

The blackberry, spice and liquorice nuances combine to produce a fruit dominant but complex wine. A small inclusion of the white variety Viognier gives the wine beautiful perfume and allows the wine more accessibility while young. This wine is of the lighter style.

The wine has a dense purple colour. It has aromas of sweet berry fruits that are entwined with dark chocolate. On the palate it has intense flavours of blackcurrant and plum with soft, smooth tannins with subtle oak characteristics.

Medium bodied in style, soft, round, and smooth fleshy palate. It has sweet fruit flavours of plum, berries, and milk chocolate on the finish.

A rich full bodied style that is bursting with dark berry fruits, spices, and black pepper. It has subtle tannins and a long, smooth finish.

Velluto Rosso Cask Wine Red. A sweet, soft red wine, made from a blend of red grape varieties. Best served at room temperature, either on its own or with food.

George Fistonich started Villa Maria as a one-man band in 1961. An icon of the NZ wine industry, this family owned company became a global brand in just 50 years. Villa Maria's Cellar Selection is an intensely flavoured, elegant and food-friendly wine range.