Wine Composition
100% Riesling
Winemakers Comments
Aromas of nectarines and ripe limes, a hint of rose petal, and nuances of nuts. A powerful structure that lingers long on the palate. Ripe citrus fruits and a long fine acid line that exhibits complex mineral notes.
Awards
5 Stars 2017 Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
4.5 Stars/ 93 Points 2017 Bob Campbell MW
4.5 Stars 2017 Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14.0%
TA
7.8 g/l
RS
3.7 g/l
Cellar Techniques
A small, selective hand pick of clean, very ripe bunches. Grapes were pressed directly to a small tank and drained to oak vessels once fermentation began naturally. Left to mature on lees until bottling January 2017.
Winemaker
Name - Adam McCone
Winery
In the 1990's, deep in the Waihopai Valley, Bryan and Jan Johnson established 320 acres of estate vineyards on land considered too hard, too dry and too unfertile for wine.
It was a venture that started with a passion for the land. This pioneering spirit established one of New Zealand’s most successful boutique family-run wineries, now exporting eight varietals to 35 countries, from a crush capacity of 3000 tonnes.
Today, Spy Valley’s commitment remains to the land and to the people who tend it, and their focus is on sustainability which will ensure the guardianship of this land for generations to come.
The name ‘Spy Valley’ comes from the wineries proximity to the spy base located down the road.
