Pinot Noir Rosé Single Estate
2018
Spy Valley Wines is one of Marlborough’s few remaining 100% Kiwi family-owned wine companies, owned and operated by the Johnson family since 1990. The winery is located up the road from a Five Eyes Spy base and is known as one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed producers. Established in 1993 on land considered too hard and too unfertile for wine, Spy Valley comprises of 180 hectares of estate vineyards. Pioneering what was then a Marlborough sub-region, the Johnsons continued to develop the...
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Johnson Vineyard, Waihopai Valley – Omaka River terrace with alluvial stony silt loams, very well drained.
100% handpicked, with 85% whole bunch pressed, and 15% being a “Saignee” of juice immediately drained from handpicked fruit destemmed to vats. A small portion was fermented on solids and in barrels with the remainder undergoing stainless steel tank fermentation.
Aromas of citrus flower, strawberry and rock-melon. The palate is full of sweet red fruit and cherry flavours with medium bodied structure. The finish is crisp and dry.
Darker rose and pink grapefruit hued appearance leads to aromas of vibrant, fruity and floral bouquet. Youthful and fragrant. Flavours of strawberries and red apple, some fresh red melon and roses touch the palate first followed by textures satin and crispness from a core of fruit and youthful acid line. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from 2021 through 2024.
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This wine is charming and attractively lifted on the nose showing raspberry, nectarine, watermelon and floral notes with a hint of spicy overtone. The palate displays juicy fruit flavours and fine texture well supported by vibrant mouthfeel, finishing lingering and delightfully crisp.
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A flinty, tangy rosé that has a neat array of pink fruit, florals and gently creamy notes with freshly picked strawberry and watermelon flavours.
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