Satellite Wines
From the spy-watching frontier of Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley comes the integral link in the Spy Valley portfolio of fine wines – Satellite. A fruit driven range of wines showing varietal typicality with balance and poise. Satellite represents the lighter side of life – mysterious, vivacious and fun. Made by the winemaking team at Spy Valley.
Satellite Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Winemaking: After picking and pressing the individual parcels were tank fermented. After fermentation the wines were aged on the yeast lees prior to blending and bottling.
Colour: Pale straw
Bouquet: Bright citrus zest adds to aromas of sweet pea and grapefruit.
Palate: A perfect aperitif, sweet fruit flavours evolve to a hint of dried herb and a clean, satisfying finish.
Satellite Pinot Noir 2008
Winemaking: Four blocks from our own vineyards were fermented with wild yeasts in small open top tanks and hand plunged. All portions were aged in French oak barrels for 10 months before blending and bottling.
Colour: Medium red
Bouquet: Forest floor and allspice combine with raspberry fruit aromas and notes of dried herbs.
Palate: A smooth entry leads into a long, soft structure with a fine, chalky finish. Spice, cranberry and red fruit contribute a fresh, fruity character to this wine.
