Spy Valley Satellite Sauvignon Blanc

Pale straw with a vibrant nose of passionfruit, grapefruit, and lime zest with notes of gooseberry, fresh-cut grass, and a touch of guava. On the palate, the wine delivers crisp flavors of citrus, green apple, and tropical fruit with an herbaceous lift. Spy Valley Wines is a family-owned estate founded by Bryan and Jan Johnson in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. The winery takes its name from a nearby satellite communications station, hence “Spy Valley.” Known for producing expressive, estate-grown wines, Spy Valley has built an international reputation for high-quality.

Grape Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Feature: Sustainable, Organic

Country: New Zealand

Region: South Island

Appellation: Marlborough

Grape Profile: Sauvignon Blanc can range from grassy and herbaceous notes when grown in cooler climates, to tropical fruit flavors like passionfruit and guava in warmer regions. Known for its refreshing, high acidity and aromatic profile.

Region Profile: Marlborough, located at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is the country’s most renowned and largest wine-producing region. The region’s stable climate, coupled with its unique soils, enables the production of wines that are both expressive and consistent in quality.

Pair with: Seafood like mussels and oysters. Light white fish, poultry and pork. Vegetable dishes like asparagus and zucchini. Soft or semi-hard cheeses like aged goat, feta and ricotta.

Map of New Zealand with regional labels including Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury, Central Otago, and Queenstown. Islands labeled such as Waiheke Island, Waiwhera Plains, Wairarapa, Waipara Valley, and Canterbury Plains. Key cities marked including Christchurch, Queenstown, and Auckland. Map includes a small inset of Australia highlighting the country's location.

Map of Marlborough district in New Zealand showing sub-regions including Wairau Valley, Southern Valleys, and Awatere Valley, with surrounding bodies of water and towns such as Nelson and Kaikoura.