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Spy Valley 2009 Riesling (Marlborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $21
This is a medium-dry Riesling with plenty of weight and richness, but also wonderfully perfumed aromatics of citrus blossom. Lime and green apple fruit carries the palate, and finishes long, with an almost tactile sense of minerality.
— J.C.
(6/1/2010)
Spy Valley 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Spy Valley’s Riesling and Gewürz have consistently scored well, so it is nice to see the Sauvignon finally reach this level of quality. It’s crisp and well-structured, with grassy, herbal notes to the fig and grapefruit flavors, and has an authoritative, rich finish.
— J.C.
(3/1/2007)
Spy Valley 2007 Riesling (Marlborough)
- $21
This packs in more intensity than the 2008 version, offering lime-sherbet and mineral notes rounded out by ripe stone fruit flavors. It’s medium-bodied and off-dry, nicely balancing sweetness with crisp acidity.
— J.C.
(9/1/2009)
Spy Valley 2005 Riesling (Marlborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Aromatic whites seem to be one of the strengths of this winery, named for its proximity to an electronic eavesdropping facility. Flinty, minerally notes add complexity to honeyed pear and citrus scents, while on the palate the citrus flavors show great precision and focus. Long and mouthwatering on the finish. Imported by Broadbent Selections, Inc.
— J.C.
(7/1/2006)
Spy Valley 2000 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- Best Buy
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- $12
Smells rich and creamy, with peach custard, apple turnover, and cinnamon-smoke aromas and a hint of white chocolate and tangerine peel. The flavors have an oriental complexity, explosive, with waves of exotic fruits and spices, and yet it’s dry as dust.
— S.H.
(6/1/2001)
Spy Valley 2004 Riesling (Marlborough)
- Best Buy
- $14
Wonderfully clean and pure, with aromas of peaches, limes and wet stones. On the palate, there’s soft, ripe stone fruit, but also powerful citrus notes to provide focus. Finishes dry and tart, crisp and refreshing. Imported by Broadbent Selections, Inc.
— J.C.
(7/1/2005)
Spy Valley 2007 Envoy Riesling (Marlborough)
Made in a medium-sweet style with only 9% alcohol, this is an intensely flavored wine filled with green apple and lime. There’s a touch of petrol on the nose, and it reappears on the long, sweet-tart finish.
— J.C.
(6/1/2010)
Spy Valley 2003 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- $30
A bit floral or herbal on the nose, but there’s also plenty of vibrant cherry fruit that broadens out on the midpalate, giving a nice feeling of fat. Soft tannins are accented by touches of black tea and anise on the black cherry finish. Imported by Broadbent Selections, Inc.
— J.C.
(12/1/2005)
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