Nougat, almond, white peach and fig with nuances of lemon peel. A fine balance of complex flavors within a light to medium bodied frame, with a long, mouth-watering finish.
Expect good things with time in the bottle. The primary fruit characters should continue to unfold for several years. Nutty and savory complexities will continue to build and provide great interest for between 5-10 years
Ratings/Accolades:
(2017) James Suckling: 94 Points
Expect good things with time in the bottle. The primary fruit characters should continue to unfold for several years. Nutty and savory complexities will continue to build and provide great interest for between 5-10 years
Ratings/Accolades:
(2017) James Suckling: 94 Points
Handpicked in the cool of morning, the juice was gently pressed direct to barrels and left to ferment for 15 months. The most tightly structured barrels were selected and blended for further ageing, then blended before bottling 18 months after harvest.
Winemaker : Adam McCone
Winemaker : Adam McCone
In the 1990's, deep in the Waihopai Valley, Bryan and Jan Johnson established 320 acres of estate vineyards on land considered too hard, too dry and too unfertile for wine. It was a venture that started with a passion for the land. This pioneering spirit established one of New Zealand’s most successful boutique family-run wineries, now exporting eight varietals to 35 countries, from a crush capacity of 3000 tonnes.
Today, Spy Valley’s commitment remains to the land and to the people who tend it, and their focus is on sustainability which will ensure the guardianship of this land for generations to come. The name ‘Spy Valley’ comes from the wineries proximity to the spy base located down the road.
Today, Spy Valley’s commitment remains to the land and to the people who tend it, and their focus is on sustainability which will ensure the guardianship of this land for generations to come. The name ‘Spy Valley’ comes from the wineries proximity to the spy base located down the road.
