Spy Valley Satellite Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Spy Valley
Label Name:
 
Satellite Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90 (2023); IWSC Trophy & Gold (2024 for later vintages); Sustainable Winegrowers NZ certified; listed positively by Wine Advocate/Wine Access retailers

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and passionfruit with kaffir lime, grapefruit and fresh herb notes. Juicy, crisp acidity, a mineral/saline mid-palate and a long, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, ceviche, grilled white fish, lemon-herb chicken, goat cheese, arugula salad; sashimi, sushi, ponzu-dressed dishes, Thai green salad, spicy Korean stews (nabemono) with citrus/soy accompaniments.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle pressing and cold settling; fermented primarily in stainless steel with aromatic yeasts, short lees contact; blended and bottled under screw cap.

Vineyard Info
Spy Valley is a family-owned Marlborough producer (est. 1993) with ~160 ha of vineyards. Focused on terroir-driven wines and sustainable viticulture; named after a nearby satellite communications station.