- 92 points -
November 2024 (Vintage 2024)Aromas of lemons and limes follow through to a medium body with creamy texture and a fresh and crisp finish. Some green melon in the aftertaste.
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SPY VALLEY
Sauvignon Blanc
2024
- Sustainable
$22.99*
Product code
1895
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
MBLL - Specialty listing
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
New Zealand
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
South Island
Subregion
Marlborough
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc
100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Metal screw cap
Producer's website
About this winery
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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Production notes
Harvested at peak flavour maturity from our estate and grower vineyards across Marlborough. Gentle juice extraction, cold settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks with a range of aromatic yeasts.
Tasting notes
This Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of grapefruit, mango, passionfruit and melon. On the palate, the wine's texture is smooth and inviting with classic Marlborough flavours including ripe bell pepper and tropical fruit. Crisp acidity rounds off an elegant structure. Pairs perfectly with seafood, salads and lemon vinaigrette dressings.
Press reviews
- 91 points -
July 2025 (Vintage 2024)Lemongrass, lime leaf and passionfruit lend bright likability to this crisp, summery wine. There's tang acidity, lime tartness, herbal undertones and a white peach flavor to the finish
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