Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2023
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Spy Valley is one of Marlborough’s few remaining 100% family-owned wineries. Founded by Bryan and Jan Johnson in the 1990s on land once considered too rugged for viticulture, the estate now farms over 180 hectares in the Waihopai Valley and is globally recognized for its precision, sustainability, and expressive Sauvignon Blanc.
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WINEMAKER: Wendy Stuckey and Emily Gaspard-Clark
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FARMING: Certified Sustainable (Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand); Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) certified
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VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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TERROIR: Sourced from estate vineyards in the Waihopai Valley (Southern Marlborough), with stony, free-draining soils and a cool maritime climate. A wet winter and cool spring in 2023 led to long hang time and excellent flavor concentration.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatics.
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AGING: Aged briefly on fine lees in stainless steel to enhance texture and mouthfeel
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TASTING NOTES: Aromatically intense with notes of fresh lime, passionfruit, elderflower, and green herbs. The palate is juicy and focused, with crisp acidity and a mineral-laced finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with goat cheese, oysters, Thai green curry, or summer salads with citrus vinaigrette.
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SCORES: 90 – James Suckling
Spy Valley is one of Marlborough’s few remaining 100% family-owned wineries. Founded by Bryan and Jan Johnson in the 1990s on land once considered too rugged for viticulture, the estate now farms over 180 hectares in the Waihopai Valley and is globally recognized for its precision, sustainability, and expressive Sauvignon Blanc.
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WINEMAKER: Wendy Stuckey and Emily Gaspard-Clark
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FARMING: Certified Sustainable (Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand); Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) certified
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VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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TERROIR: Sourced from estate vineyards in the Waihopai Valley (Southern Marlborough), with stony, free-draining soils and a cool maritime climate. A wet winter and cool spring in 2023 led to long hang time and excellent flavor concentration.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatics.
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AGING: Aged briefly on fine lees in stainless steel to enhance texture and mouthfeel
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TASTING NOTES: Aromatically intense with notes of fresh lime, passionfruit, elderflower, and green herbs. The palate is juicy and focused, with crisp acidity and a mineral-laced finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with goat cheese, oysters, Thai green curry, or summer salads with citrus vinaigrette.
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SCORES: 90 – James Suckling