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NOTES
Spy Valley Wines is situated on the sunny southern side of Marlborough's Wairau Valley, nestled on the terraces of the Omaka River are the vineyards of Johnson Estate. The brand name SPY VALLEY is derived from the presence of a satellite communications monitoring station (spy base) nearby, part of the Echelon Global Network.
Riesling grapes are carefully selected from the best vines in our Marlborough vineyard, gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks to give intense floral and citrus characters. The wine is fruit-driven in style, elegant and delicate. The bouquet is typically intense fresh lime, green apple and floral aromas. The palate is vibrant and elegant with racy acid in a medium-dry style.
TASTING NOTES
Pale straw in colour, the wine reveals a bouquet of classical mineral aromas combine with lime and lemons. Delicate notes of jasmine, orange blossom and cinnamon are also evident and the palate displays a fine, steely acidity and is balanced by ripe citrus fruit flavours and natural sweetness. Spicy hints add interest to this elegant Riesling.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
GOLD - 08 Riesling - New Zealand International Wine Show, Sep 08
A Charming Wine - Hospitality, Nov 08
3 stars - 2008 Spy Valley Riesling - highest rated NZ wine! - San Francisco Chronicle, Jan 09
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