About Spy Valley:
Situated on the sunny southern side of Marlborough's Wairau Valley, nestled on the terraces of the Omaka River are the vineyards of Johnson Estate.
Eight varieties of grapes over 320 acres producing premium quality fruit for Spy Valley Wines. Spy Valley is a colloquial name for Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, derived from the presence of a satellite communications monitoring base. Their fertile, free draining stony soils result from successive flood events and glacial outwash deposits over the previous 10,000 years. Marlborough enjoys more sunshine hours than any other region of New Zealand, and coupled with a young rich land produces perfect grape growing conditions.
At Spy Valley, emphasis on viticultural excellence creates wines that capture the essence of the environment and are classically Marlborough. Owning all their vineyards ensures total control of the winemaking process, true single vineyard estate production.
Youthful, exuberant wines bursting with fruit flavour and aroma are crafted using modern winemaking techniques by winemaker Alan McCorkindale, one of New Zealand's most experienced and a true expert at capturing the essence of the season. Supporting their commitment to the wine industry are the two thousand plus olive trees thriving in the hot Marlborough sun.
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