Spy Valley Noble Riesling 500

Spy Valley Noble Riesling 500 offers silky aromas of liquid honey, candied tropical fruit, apricot, and lime with floral notes. The palate delivers intense lime-sherbet and mineral characters rounded out by ripe stone fruit flavours, with juicy acidity balancing the wine's natural sweetness. The finish is clean and satisfying with lingering candied citrus and crisp minerality.

Spy Valley Noble Riesling 500 is produced in Marlborough, New Zealand, from carefully selected botrytis-affected grapes. The wine showcases the region's ability to produce exceptional dessert wines through patient winemaking and precise timing. With 11.5% ABV and 145 g/L residual sugar, it exemplifies the concentrated flavours that noble rot brings to late-harvest Riesling.

Spy Valley Noble Riesling 500 pairs beautifully with blue cheese and walnut bread, lemon tart, or fresh stone fruit desserts. The wine's vibrant acidity and honeyed richness complement rich cheeses and citrus-based desserts. It also works well alongside crème brûlée or almond-based pastries for an elegant conclusion to any meal.

This noble Riesling complements creamy desserts, aged blue cheeses, and fruit-forward pastries. The wine's lime-sherbet and mineral notes balance rich, sweet dishes while its honeyed character enhances nut-based desserts. Consider serving it with pear tarte tatin or foie gras for a luxurious pairing experience.

Serve Spy Valley Noble Riesling 500 well-chilled at 6-8°C to showcase its aromatic complexity and balanced sweetness. Use small white wine glasses to concentrate the honeyed aromas and floral notes. No decanting is required for this dessert wine, which is ready to enjoy immediately upon opening.