WINE DESCRIPTION
Spy Valley Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Spy Valley Wines, a renowned winery located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the estate's vineyards, which are situated in the Waihopai Valley and are known for their unique soil composition and microclimate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to create a wine that is elegant, complex, and balanced. The wine boasts a rich ruby color, with aromas of dark cherry, plum, and spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins and a long, smooth finish. This Pinot Noir is a perfect example of the high-quality wines that Spy Valley Wines is known for.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Spy Valley Pinot Noir is a vibrant and lively expression of the classic Marlborough style.The nose is dominated by aromas of ripe cherries, strawberries, and plums with hints of earth and spice. On the palate, the wine is juicy and bright with soft tannins and a pleasant acidity. The flavors of dark berries, cherries, and plums are balanced with subtle notes of earth, minerals, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with a pleasant hint of spice. This is an outstanding Pinot Noir with its beautiful balance of ripe fruit, earth, and spice.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2025
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Spy Valley
Region: Marlborough
Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines.
Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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