Businesses: Claim This Page

Do you work for this winery?

Snooth offers wineries and merchants the chance to manage their presence on Snooth. If you work for Spy Valley Wines or have an affiliation with them, click here to learn more.

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006

In Stock:

Buy it

2006 Vintage

17.99 USD

Vendome Wine & Spirits

United States

Buy it

2006 Vintage

14.99 USD

ShopRite Wines and Liquors of Chester

United States

Buy it

2006 Vintage

16.99 USD

Prestige Wine & Spirits

United States

View Larger

Snoothrank:

Starting at: $14^.99

10 Reviews

Add a review

Winery:: Spy Valley Wines
Varietal:: Sauvignon Blanc
Region:: New Zealand > Marlborough
Type:: White Wine
Color:
Drink Dates:: Drink Now
UPC:

User Tags: grass, citrus, passion fruit, bright, spices, acidic, other subtropical fruits, balance, fruit, lime

What to Expect

Sauvignon Blanc has a long history in France, and is even one of the parents of the most famous grape of all, Cabernet Sauvignon. Though having achieved high levels of acceptance and popularity in France, Sauvignon Blanc was more commonly associated with specific regions or villages, Pouilly Fume for example. With its arrival in new Zealand, and the country's ability to draw out a level of intensity from the grape, it was poised for bigger and better things. New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc is often suggested as an alternative to Chardonnay. Its incredibly bright flavor, snappy acidity and fresh, easy feel are a perfect contrast to the rich, buttery full-bodied style of Chardonnay that is most popular. The citrus, pineapple and kiwi fruit tones most common in New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc are paired with intensely green aromatics that recall gooseberries, freshly cut grass, and jalapenos, offering an unusual and unusually compelling blend of savory and sweet that has found a huge following.

Winemakers Notes

Bouquet: Passionfruit and ripe melon. Some underlying herbal notes and hints of mineral/flint.

Palate: The brightness of pure fruit flavours shines through on the palate. Lees aging of the vineyard parcels provides weight and interest, as well as balance to this wine.

Explore

Learn more about and follow this wine's region, varietal, and its winery. Buy the best value wines from over 10,000 wine stores.

This wine's winery

This wine's region

This wine's varietal

Find other vintages of this wine:

2003, 2002, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2004, 2001, NV

Reviews Add a Review

Wine
Spectator

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Was this helpful?

Helpful reviews are featured higher on the page.

Ashleyfait-
h

I thought it was delicious, and I could taste the passionfruit right away. More fruity and less grassy then most Sav. Blancs I've tried. Herbal notes came out when I drank it while eating chicken soup that had been flavored strongly with sage, thyme, and rosemary.

December 2007

Was this helpful?

Helpful reviews are featured higher on the page.

Jancis
Robinson

Rating: 17/20 - As reviewed by Jancis Robinson Powerful musky aromas lead to well-balanced, bright lemon-lime and kiwi palate, with sprightly acidity.

Was this helpful?

Helpful reviews are featured higher on the page.

rojwilco

Pineapple and banana, sharply acidic but balanced with fruit. Clean finish. . Pairings: Great aperitief, probably good with raw oysters or other salty foods

November 2009

Was this helpful?

Helpful reviews are featured higher on the page.

Source: Wine.com

Bouquet: Passionfruit and ripe melon. Some underlying herbal notes and hints of mineral/flint. Palate: The brightness of pure fruit flavors shines through on the palate. Lees aging of the vineyard parcels provides weight and interest, as well as balance to this wine.