Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Spy Valley
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Waihopai / Southern Valleys)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Global Pinot Noir Masters 2024 - Gold; Cameron Douglas MS review 92+ points (2024); past NZ Wine of the Year Awards recognition

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and plum with cinnamon, clove and subtle forest-floor earthiness. Fresh acidity, fine tannins and medium body lead to a layered, spicy, and slightly saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork belly, charcuterie, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, Korean bulgogi, hoisin pork, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested estate and selected site fruit; mostly destemmed and fermented in open-top vats with gentle plunging; pressed and matured 9–11 months in French oak before bottling under screwcap. Sustainable, vegan-friendly practices.

Vineyard Info
Spy Valley (Johnson family) established in 1993 in the Waihopai Valley. Family-owned estate (~360 ha), named for a nearby listening post; focuses on sustainable viticulture and Marlborough terroir.