Smokey, earthy and intensely fruity, this is Marlborough Pinot at its best.
" A brilliant example of elegant kiwi Pinot Noir; Rob Pickard "
Stem code: 15SPY2B
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Sweet cherry and red fruits are underlined by fragrant notes of incense, mocha and lavender. Fresh fruit supports a crisp and crunch texture, with a long firm finish. Just a touch of the usual liquorice note from our vineyard.
" Naturally fermented and then aged in oak barrel for 8 months, the 2010 Spy Valley Pinot Noir reveals a ruby-purple color and aromas of warm strawberries, macerated cranberries and red cherries with a hint of forest floor. Medium bodied with mouth-filling red berry flavors, it is well supported by finely grained tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing long and a little spicy. Drink it now through 2015+. 90 pts "
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
" Naturally fermented and then aged in oak barrel for 8 months, the 2010 Spy Valley Pinot Noir reveals a ruby-purple colour and aromas of warm strawberries, macerated cranberries and red cherries with a hint of forest floor. Medium bodied with mouth-filling red berry flavours, it is well supported by finely grained tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing long and a little spicy. Drink it now through 2015+. 90/100 "
" A brilliant example of elegant kiwi Pinot Noir, offering up seriously smooth, rich red berry fruit, alongside lots of smoke and spice. "
Rob Pickard
Spy Valley Peenoh Nwar
The grape variety Pinot Noir usually makes fairly light-bodied and often pale red wine. This is due to its thin skins (meaning less colour and tannin). This Pinot Noir from Spy Valley in New Zealand has very distinctive red fruit flavours and aromas of strawberries, raspberries and red cherries, along with spicy notes clove and dark chocolate.
Light red cherry fruits and a touch of sweet spice and nutmeg - thoroughly moreish.
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Smooth
Ideal for people who enjoy a broad range of wines that are rounded and rich with bright fruity flavours.
Located across the road from a US government listening post, Spy Valley is one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed producers.
The grapes that do all the hard work come from 360 hectares of estate vineyards in the lower Waihopai Valley and from select vineyard sites in Marlborough’s Wairau and Southern Valley regions. From there it’s up to Chief Winemaker, Paul Bourgeois, and a high-tech winery that wouldn’t look out of place in the background of well known spy’s adventures. As well as having full temperature controls in every room, as well as lots of other gadgets, it’s situated right in the middle of the estate, ensuring very sensitive handling of fruit before crushing.
Like most Marlborough wineries, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are Spy Valley specialties but winemaker Paul Bourgeois and his team also make a great range of aromatic whites including Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.
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