Vidal Wines is one of New Zealand's oldest wineries. It was established by Spanish immigrants in 1905 and has achieved an enviable reputation for producing high quality wine across a range of varieties, but especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Vidal Wines owned by Villa Maria. Winemaker Rod McDonald has achieved considerable wine show success for Vidal Wines. Top of the line wines are designated ‘Soler’ or ‘Reserve’. Vidal Estate Soler Syrah 2002 scooped two trophies at the 2003 Air New Zealand Wine Awards –one for champion Syrah and a second for Reserve Wine of the Show. Vidal’s 1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot was judged by Cuisine magazine to be one of New Zealand's very best red wines. Vidal Wines welcomes visitors. The winery is open for tasting seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, and winery restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch from 11.30am to 3pm and for dinner from 6pm. Vidal wines are available throughout New Zealand, direct from the winery and by internet and exported to countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, throughout the Pacific, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Agents

UNITED KINGDOM -
Hatch Mansfield
Jenny Wallace
New Bank House, 1 Brockenhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9DJ
Tel: +44 1344 871 800, Fax: +44 1344 871 871
Email: jennywallace@hatch.co.uk Web site: www.hatchmansfield.com