COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
SPY Valley Wines
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Satellite Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% varietal wine from Marlborough, New Zealand. Its name is inspired by a nearby satellite communications monitoring station, and the wine itself is a blend sourced from three distinct valleys within Marlborough, symbolizing connection. Spy Valley Wines, the producer, is a family-owned estate established in the 1990s in the Waihopai Valley. They manage over 400 acres of estate vineyards, emphasizing a 'farmers at heart' approach to viticulture. The region of Marlborough is globally recognized for its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc wines, characterized by the local climate and soil conditions.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Satellite' evokes a sense of connection, mirroring the wine's blend from three Marlborough valleys.
Fact 02
Spy Valley Wines is named after a nearby satellite communications monitoring station.
Fact 03
The winery is family-owned and has been farming vineyards since the 1990s.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage benefited from mild and warm spring and early summer conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Satellite Sauvignon Blanc is produced using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Winemaking involves gentle pressing and cool fermentation, primarily in stainless steel tanks, to maintain vibrant fruit flavors and aromas. A portion of selected blocks are fermented in barrels to add depth. Multiple aromatic yeast blends are employed to enhance the wine's complexity and layered profile. The grapes are harvested in the cool morning from vineyards in the Wairau and Waihopai Valleys. Spy Valley Wines practices sustainable viticulture across its estate vineyards.
