Guided Tour of the Vineyards - Villa Maria
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In 1961, in Mangere, Auckland at only 21 years old, George Fistonich rented five acres of land to his father and started with only an acre of vines. George made his first wine under the name Villa Maria in 1962 with grapes harvested in this block. Throughout the 1960s, Villa Maria was a solo band, with George's wife, Gail, supporting him in his business. Today, Villa Maria employs more than 250 permanent employees, grows 28 different grape varieties and exports wine to more than 60 countries around the world.
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