Spy Valley Satellite Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Spy Valley
Label Name:
 
Satellite Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Hong Kong IWSC 2024 – Trophy & Gold; IWSC Green Award (Spy Valley official). James Suckling 91 points

Tasting Note
Bright citrus (lemon, lime, mandarin) with fresh herb and passionfruit notes. Vibrant, zesty acidity, stone-fruit and mineral layers and a long, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, ceviche, grilled white fish, shellfish, goat cheese, chicken salad. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry, green papaya salad.

Production Method
Grapes picked at peak ripeness, immediately pressed, cold-settled and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with aromatic yeasts; minimal oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Spy Valley is a family-owned Marlborough producer farming estate and grower sites across the Wairau Valley; known for sustainably crafted wines and named after a nearby satellite communications station.