Spy Valley is one of the best known wineries in Marlborough wine region, New Zealand. Its name refers to the winery’s proximity to an American intercept station. Paul Bourgeois, the winemaker, creates the most famous wines in Spy Valley using Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. Also we will find great quality wines dominated by Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both red and white wines are very savoury, complex yet refreshing and fruit-forward.

Marlborough Wines

Marlborough is considered to be the cradle of New Zealand wines because it hosts almost half of the country’s vineyards within its borders. Marlborough focuses more on white wines, Sauvignon Blanc being without any doubt the heart and soul of this wine region. It is followed by Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. Marlborough has also become an important sparkling wine producer, using the Méthode Traditionnelle (Champenoise) and grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir Wines

Pinot Noir is a famous red wine grape variety from Burgundy and one of the key ingredients for the renowned Champagne. Besides France, its homeland, California, Oregon and New Zealand have some of the best Pinot Noir wines. The signature flavours of Pinot Noir are the red berries and cherry notes or even stewed black cherry notes followed by fresh forest floor. In warmer climates, the wines might catch hints of leather and violets.