Spy Valley Pinot Noir Johnson Vineyard Envoy

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Spy Valley

Spy Valley Pinot Noir Johnson Vineyard Envoy

New Zealand, Marlborough

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

Price not available

WINE DESCRIPTION

Spy Valley Pinot Noir Johnson Vineyard Envoy is a premium wine produced by Spy Valley Wines, a renowned winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Johnson Vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and microclimate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and elegant Pinot Noir with a deep ruby color, aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes, and a silky texture. It is a perfect match for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Spy Valley Pinot Noir Johnson Vineyard Envoy is a stunning expression of the varietal, with ripe red fruit aromas of cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, which lead into red currant and subtle savory notes on the palate.The silky tannins and balanced acidity provide an elegant structure, leading to a long, lingering finish. An impressive effort from a top producer, this will cellar well for many years.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

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

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