Sauvignon Blanc - Spy Valley

Sauvignon Blanc - Spy ValleyThe elegant Sauvignon Blanc from Spy Valley flows into the glass with a bright light yellow. The bouquet of this white wine from New Zealand's South Island captivates with aromas of gooseberry, pear, and passion fruit. If we delve further into the aromas, notes of nectarine emerge. The Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc tastes pleasantly dry. It has been bottled with only 1.6 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine, this New Zealander delights with a fine balance despite its dryness. Aroma doesn't necessarily require sugar. This crisp white wine presents itself balanced and complex on the palate. Its lively fruit acidity reveals the Sauvignon Blanc to be remarkably fresh and vibrant on the palate. The finish of this white wine from the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island ultimately impresses with a notable aftertaste. The finish is accompanied by mineral notes from the clay and gravel dominated soils. Vinification of the Sauvignon Blanc from Spy Valley This balanced white wine from New Zealand is vinified from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. The vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and gravel soils on New Zealand's South Island. Once optimal physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Sauvignon Blanc are harvested particularly quickly and during the coolest part of the day to preserve their aromas. After harvesting, the grapes are swiftly taken to the winery. Here, they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the Sauvignon Blanc can harmonize on the fine lees for several months. Food Recommendation for Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Enjoy this white wine from New Zealand best well-chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompanying wine to spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto, asparagus salad with quinoa, or coconut-lime fish curry.