Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Spy Valley
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Southern Valleys / Waihopai)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
92 points — Cameron Douglas MS (2023). Past Spy Valley Pinot Noir vintages have received ~91–92 pts from critics; Spy Valley holds various medals and Sustainable Winegrowing NZ certification

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and plum core with baking spice, clove and subtle vanilla oak; medium-bodied, silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a balanced, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, grilled salmon, lamb chops, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu pork, Korean BBQ, teriyaki aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; open-vat fermentation (indigenous yeasts), pressed off skins and matured ~12 months in French oak (new + used); bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Spy Valley (Johnson family) established in 1993 in Waihopai Valley, Marlborough. Family-owned, estate vineyards on free-draining terraces; strong sustainability focus and international exports.