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 Gris (Pinot Grigio) Wines

Pinot Gris is a white wine grape variety originating from Burgundy and found in wine regions around the world. Actually it is a pink skinned grape mutation of the famous Pinot Noir. Pinot Gris mostly appears in blends and its flavours are usually very fruit-forward with hints of sweet spices, smoke and wet wool. Also Pinot Gris wines are usually low in acidity and high in sugar. The most famous regions where we can find good quality Pinot Gris are: Pfalz in Germany and Alsace in France.