A true New Zealand original, Villa Maria Wine Estates, is over 55 years old, proudly displayed in Glengarry Wineletters from the early days, front and centre. You do have to appreciate what it has taken over the years to get this world-class, family-owned winery to its prestigious position, and you can put it down to the talent, attention to detail, and sheer determination of its founder Sir George Fistonich and his team.

This will be a special event, going through vertical tastings of two of Villa Maria's reserve wines, hosted by their winemaker Gianni Flego. This is a fantastic opportunity to not just try two of the finest wines made by Villa Maria, but also get to experience how these can change with time and between vintages.

We will be tasting the Villa Maria Reserve Syrah 2012, 2014, 2016 and the Villa Maria Reserve Chardonnay 2015, 2016, 2017