Spy Valley Merlot / Malbec 2010

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate

Block

G and Lodge Blocks

Variety

84% Merlot, 16% Malbec

Harvest Date

15 and 22 April 2010

Brix at Harvest

23.5, 25 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stoney soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Sowman

Winemaking

Our Merlot and Malbec blocks were hand harvested, and gently crushed prior to a 'wild' fermentation. After ferment the tanks were pressed to 30% new French oak barrels, and were matured for 13 months prior to blending.

Colour

Blood Red

Bouquet

Dark plum, boysenberry and exotic spices, gentle floral undertones.

Palate

Dark berry fruit flavours with a firm entry and long finish. Mineral and floral complexity round out this substantial wine.

Release Date

October 2011

Cellaring

3-5 Years