Spy Valley Pinot Noir 375 ml (375ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
375ml
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Vintage
2016
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Country
New Zealand
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Region
South Island
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Sub-Region
Marlborough
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Grape
Pinot Noir
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Food Pairing
QuailCharcuteriePork
Spy Valley is situated on the sunny southern side of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Spy Valley is one of Marlborough’s leading family owned wine companies. It comprises nine varieties of grapes and over 400 acres of estate vineyards, a modern fully integrated winemaking facility and a passion for excellence, Spy Valley consistently produces globally acclaimed award winning wines.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, expect vibrant red fruits, cocoa powder, and dried spice. On the palate, the nose carries through and is supple, long, and fruit focused with a finely grained tannin structure; red berry flavours with a hint of toasty oak. Pair this with a variety of game birds like quail, a decadent charcuterie spread, or various pork dishes.
Method
Sourced from two different vineyards (Johnson Vineyard, Waihopai Valley and Outpost Vineyard, Omaka Valley, the grapes from Johnson Vineyard via the top terrases with clay/silt loam lenses over free draining alluvium. Those from Outpost Vineyard have variable depth windblown clay/loess over clay-bound glacial gravel. Direct North facing aspect, on moderately steep hillside slopes. Handpicked as individual vineyard blocks and kept separate until final blending. Grape bunches are mostly destemmed and all fermented naturally in open vats. After gentle plunging the wine is drained to barrels for 11 months prior to blending.
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