Reviews & Ratings

2007 Spy Valley Wines Pinot Noir

Winery: Spy Valley Wines

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Marlborough

State or country: New Zealand

Price: $29

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: March 23, 2009

Wine Review: Typically you do not describe New Zealand Pinot Noir as smooth and elegant, but Spy Valley has seemed to capture that magic formula with its 2007 vintage. The end result is a ruby colored wine that opens with a spicy raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and silky with tasty raspberry flavors with notes of spice mixed in. The finish is dry and its mild tannins linger nicely. We felt this wine would pair very nicely with grilled salmon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Medium red. Hints of perfume and flowers with rich plummy fruit. and a dark chocolatey background. Generous weight, complex and challenging. Fine, firm tannins and a supple, velvety finish.

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