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.

Chardonnay Wines

Chardonnay is the most famous white wine grape variety in the world. The best Chardonnay wines are generally to be found in Burgundy (especially Chablis) and California but many good quality examples will be also found in Italy, Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America. If maturated in oak barrels the Chardonnay wine will reveal notes of vanilla, butter, smoke and hints of sweet spices. Meanwhile unoaked Chardonnay wines acquire mineral, citrusy and fruity flavours.