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.

Riesling Wines

Riesling is a white wine grape variety from Germany, famous for producing some of the best white wines in the world. The best Riesling wines are usually crisp, refreshing with citrus-scented acidity and hints of toast and honeysuckle. It is sometimes made in a sweeter or botrytized style. Germany’s best Riesling will be found in Mosel, Rheinhessen, Rheingau and Pfalz wine regions while outside the country Riesling produces quality wines in Alsace-France, Australia, New Zealand and USA.