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New Zealand World Map

New Zealand o Cool Maritime Climate o Isolated Location o 100% Surrounded by Water o 4. 0 Million people but 275, 000 sq. Kilometers o Producing wine for over 170 years o Now 520 Companies however less wine than St Emilion

NZ Wine Industry Vital Statistics • NZ’s vineyard area is 22, 000 ha ( about same as Bordeaux). Increased from 9000 ha 10 years ago • 529 wineries – up from 131 in 1990 • 2006 Largest vintage ever! Between 175 -185 k MT. Biggest 2004 166 k MT, 2005 142 k MT • Total production ~120 m l (13 m 9 L cases) • Marlborough largest wine producing region (57% of production, HB 20%, Gisborne 16% • Sauvignon Blanc most widely planted white variety (7 k ha) and Pinot Noir most widely planted red 3. 6 k ha • NZ exports 50% of its production – UK is main destination (39% of exports). 2% of market • Exports: 80% white, 12% Red, 8% sparkling • Sauvignon Blanc 70% of Exports. • 91% of exports comprised of SB, Chard, Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Cab, Merlot & blends • Premium niche producer – operates in top end of market

Villa Maria’s Key People

George Fistonich Managing Director • George Fistonich founded Villa Maria in 1961. • Owner and Managing Director of Villa Maria Estate. • Villa Maria is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and third largest wine company. • New Zealand’s leading medal winner in the past 25 years. • Name NZ Entrepreneur of the Year 2005

Neil Hadley MW Group Sales and Marketing Manager • Joined Villa Maria in April 2005 from Penfolds and Rosemount Estate, Australia • Acquired MW qualification in 1993 • 21 years worldwide wine trade experience specialising in strategic brand management

Alastair Maling MW Group Winemaker • Alastair Maling MW is Group Winemaker. • Born and raised in Central Hawkes Bay, • Past 6 years with IWS, UK • 1994 Post Graduate Diploma in Oenology and Viticulture • 1985 -88 completed a B (Ag) Com

Corey Ryan Senior Winemaker • Corey Ryan is Senior Winemaker at Villa Maria • 6 years Barossa Valley, winemaker for C A Henschke & Co • France for M. Chapoutier of Rhone • Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Microbiology • Master of Oenology, Graduate Diploma in Wine Business

George Geris Marlborough Winemaker • George Geris is our Marlborough Winemaker • Post Graduate Diploma in Viticulture & Oenology, Lincoln University. • Worked in Puglia - Italy, Tokaji - Hungary, Mc. Guigan Brothers Hunter Valley Australia, Sicily & South Africa • Now 5 th vintage in Marlborough

Charlotte Read European Market Manager • Joined Villa Maria in September 2005 based in the UK • Brought up on a vineyard in Hawkes Bay, NZ • 8 years international marketing experience – most recent with the Thresher Group – the UK’s largest off license chain • Wines and Spirits Education Trust Diploma • MBA Cambridge University

Recent Accolades- George Fistonich and Villa Maria • 2005 NZ Entrepreneur of the Year ( International competition Monte Carlo July 2006) • 2004 National Business Review New Zealander of the Year • Wine Spectator named Villa Maria one of world’s 50 great wine producers • Short listed for 3 consecutive years as one of the 50 most prominent figures in the world wine industry by UK Wine International Magazine • Villa Maria named for the 7 th time in 8 years NZ Wine Company of the year at Winestate magazine Australian Awards • In 2005 Villa Maria around the world won 21 trophies, 69 Gold Medals (240 Silver and Bronze medals) and 68 critical top ratings in leading wine magazines

A company of firsts… • . . to launch all wines under screw cap closure in 2002 • Key winery behind the NZ Screwcap Initiative • . . winery restaurant in NZ opened at the Vidal Winery in 1978 • First and only winery to receive British Prime Minister on his recent trip to NZ in April 2006

“Stelvin” Screwcap Closures o o o In 2002 Villa Maria moved its total production to Screwcaps are the ideal closures to exclude oxygen from the bo Screwcaps are ideally suited to bottle maturation over a long tim Screwcaps are guaranteed against failure for 10 years, but realis Communication will be the key to successful implementation George Fistonich owner of Villa Maria says “there is a risk, how

Greatest Wine Producers

Tony Blair Visit to NZ April 2006 Tony Blair PM, Gail Fistonich, George Fistonich, Helen Clarke NZ| PM

The aftermath

Villa Maria’s Wineries

Villa Maria Estate’s Auckland Winery and Vineyard Park • More than just a winery – award winning design of architect Hamish Cameron of Archimedia • Opened by the Prime Minister of NZ, Helen Clark Feb 25 2005 • Cost NZD 30 m • 40 ha property – base of 20, 000 year old extinct volcano • 20 ha planted with Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Merlot vines on north facing slopes • Natural amphitheatre – ideal for outdoor concerts and events • Future plans for VIP accommodation and a restaurant

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Largest winery under 1 roof in NZ

Marlborough Winery • The Marlborough Winery was opened in 2000. • Marlborough is the largest grapegrowing region in New Zealand accounting for 45% of the area.

Marlborough Winery

Villa Maria’s Wine Growing Regions

Gisborne - New Zealand Gisborne

Hawkes Bay - New Zealand Hawkes Bay

Marlborough - New Zealand Marlborough

Seddon Vineyard, Marlborough • Seddon’s view from top terrace over looking Sauvignon Blanc vineyards

Seddon Vineyard, Marlborough • Seddon’s Pinot Noir block located on the lower level terrace on the banks of the Awatere River

Taylors Pass Vineyard, Marlborough • On the opposite side of the Awatere River to the Seddon vineyard. Rockier and warmer.

Taylors Pass Vineyard, Marlborough • On the opposite side of the Awatere River to the Seddon vineyard. Rockier and warmer.