Spy Valley
Satellite Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
This pale wine shows mineral and herbal qualities on the nose. The wine smells much grassier than the previous two New Zealand SBs I sampled (Babich and Greywacke). The palate shows a boatload of citrus minerality, too, with a racy acidity. Crustaceans and mollosks are welcome here.
This pale wine shows mineral and herbal qualities on the nose. The wine smells much grassier than the previous two New Zealand SBs I sampled (Babich and Greywacke). The palate shows a boatload of citrus minerality, too, with a racy acidity. Crustaceans and mollosks are welcome here.
Aug 14th, 2023
Not offensive, but not quite enough to get into the high 8s
Not offensive, but not quite enough to get into the high 8s
Mar 4th, 2026Excellent and crisp. Definitely drink this again.
Excellent and crisp. Definitely drink this again.
Jul 29th, 2023
Christmas Eve wine. Flavors of grapefruit, white peach and slight lime.
Christmas Eve wine. Flavors of grapefruit, white peach and slight lime.
Dec 24th, 2022
A bit more balanced than most Marlborough Sauvignon Blanca. Not as much overwhelming grapefruit / citrus notes. More green apple and kiwi.
A bit more balanced than most Marlborough Sauvignon Blanca. Not as much overwhelming grapefruit / citrus notes. More green apple and kiwi.
Nov 16th, 2022
A lovely NZ SB! Lightly acidic, fruit notes, but crisp
A lovely NZ SB! Lightly acidic, fruit notes, but crisp
Oct 7th, 2022