Spy Valley Echelon 2005

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Selected Marlborough sites

Variety

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

Winemaking

The grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed with the free run juice separated. After settling, the juice was fermented in stainless steel until dry. The base wines then underwent malolactic fermentation and matured on gross lees for six months prior to blending. The final blend was then tirage bottled and matured on lees for 18 months prior to disgorgement.

Colour

Mid straw

Bouquet

Fresh bouquet of apples and berry fruits, well-integrated with biscuit and marzipan derived aromas.

Palate

A stylish wine. Tightly structured apple and citrus flavoured palate with underlying creaminess and a long, lingering finish.

Release Date

December 2007

Cellaring

1 year