For a wine which is consistently good year on year, this is truly outstanding in the small but excellent 2021 vintage. This is a full, fresh and fruit-forward New Zealand sauvignon, with grapefruit, lime, nectarine and passionfruit aromas, while the palate is generous, juicy and refreshing.

Spy Valley takes its name from a satellite communications monitoring station located in Waihopai Valley in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. This has become a fairly large winemaking operation, but was established only in 1993. Initially the fruit produced was sold to other wine companies but in 2000 the first wine was made under the Spy Valley label.

The grapes come from estate-owned vineyards in the lower Waihopai Valley and select sites in Marlborough’s Wairau and Southern Valley areas. Chief winemaker Paul Bourgeois is assisted by a young, upcoming winemaking team. A state-of-the-art winery, situated in the middle of the estate vineyards, completes the picture ensuring the best possible handling of nearby fruit.

Pairs perfectly with seafood and salads and tomato, lemon and vinaigrette dressings.

Awards -

Blue Gold Winner - Sydney International Wine Competition 2017
Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2016
Silver Medal - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2016
Silver Medal - Texsom International Wine Awards 2017
5 Stars - Raymond Chan
91 Points & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
90 Points - Wine Spectator
4 Stars - Winestate Magazine
4 Stars / 92 Points - Bob Campbell Wine Reviews