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Elevate Your Movie Night with Perfect Pairings Movie nights are more than just a way to unwind; they’re an opportunity to immerse yourself in different worlds, emotions, and stories. But what if you could take this experience to the next level? By pairing your films with the perfect wines, you can create a sensory journey. Spy Valley, with its diverse and exquisite range of wines, offers the ideal companions for your cinematic adventures. Whether you're gearing up for a thrilling spy drama, a heartwarming comedy, or an epic fantasy, Spy Valley has the perfect wine to match the mood. Here’s...

Wine of the Week: 2022 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ($18) — There may be a dozen New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs that are $2 cheaper than this, but for the last decade it has been as reliable as any. It has the appropriate lime and gooseberry aromatics, but it has fruit components in the aftertaste that are unlikely to be found in cheaper versions. I happily spend an extra couple of dollars for this one. Read Full Article here

The intriguing story of Spy Valley Wines came about when the Johnson family bought Timara Lodge in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, in the early ‘90s. Not the sort of place that you just stumble across, Waihopai Valley runs north to south, at the southern end of the Wairau Valley, and also has the curious honour of being home to the international satellite communication station — the GCSB ‘Spy Base’. The Lodge came with a bit of land, and while the puzzle was what to do with it, by the early ‘90s, Sauvignon Blanc and vineyards were cropping up across the...

FOOD AND togetherness are the key ingredients in Spy Valley’s ever-evolving programme of wellness activities. Winners of the 2023 Marlborough Wine Industry Workplace Wellbeing Impact Award, the team at Spy Valley have kept up the momentum over the past 12 months. Spring Pizza Lunch, Monthly Morning Tea, Fish and Chip Fridays, Coffee from around the World and an end-of harvest Mexican feast have all been on the menu. “Food is a good way to show you care for people and appreciate what they do,” says Spy Valley managing director Amanda Johnson. “Times have been tough for a lot of people...