Wines Marlborough Spy Valley Wines - Sauvignon Blanc Satellite - 2021

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Spy Valley Wines’ Sauvignon Blanc Satellite 2021 from Marlborough is a vibrant and expressive white, emblematic of the excellence New Zealand brings to this grape. Crafted exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, the wine presents a radiant pale straw colour with green highlights, offering quintessential aromatics of passion fruit, lime zest, and freshly cut grass, with subtle elderflower and mineral nuances. The 2021 vintage in Marlborough benefited from favourable growing conditions, resulting in pronounced freshness, lively acidity, and pure varietal expression. The vinification process emphasised cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving the grape's natural aromatics and texture, yielding a wine that is mouth-watering, crisp, and bursting with citrus and tropical flavours.

Marlborough, located at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, has firmly established itself as a global reference for Sauvignon Blanc. The region enjoys a cool maritime climate, with long sunny days and cool nights which help to retain acidity and promote slow, even ripening of the grapes. The diverse soils, ranging from free-draining alluvial gravels to richer loams, provide structure and minerality to the wines. Marlborough’s reputation was built in the late 20th century when producers harnessed these conditions to deliver Sauvignon Blancs with unparalleled vibrancy and character, with Spy Valley Wines being one of the standout estates committed to quality and sustainability.

For food pairing, this Sauvignon Blanc’s zesty acidity and aromatic profile make it an ideal companion to fresh seafood such as oysters, green-lipped mussels, or ceviche, and it pairs wonderfully with goat’s cheese, particularly the local Marlborough variety. The citrus and herbaceous notes also highlight the flavours in Asian-inspired dishes like Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, or a classic New Zealand green shell mussel pot. Consider also lighter salads featuring asparagus, peas, or goat's cheese.

To best appreciate its aromatic intensity and lively character, serve the Spy Valley Wines Satellite Sauvignon Blanc 2021 well-chilled, at a temperature of 8-10°C. This ensures the freshness is preserved while allowing the subtle tropical and citrus notes to shine through with each glass.