Spy Valley Wine: Winery of the Year New Zealand - London Wine Competition

Spy Valley Winery

Showcasing a range of their award-winning wines, including the 2021 Echelon Méthode Traditionnelle, alongside recent gold medal winners the 2025 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Spy Valley Chardonnay and 2021 Envoy Pinot Noir. The lineup will also feature some of our more experimental parcels and winemaking trials, including the 2024 Y Block Skin Contact Sauvignon Blanc and the 2016 S Block Syrah.

Alessandro Carraro

Alessandro’s journey into winemaking began in 2016 while working in hospitality, where pairing food and wine sparked his passion. Before he knew it, he had enrolled in a Viticulture and Oenology degree at the University of Udine, his hometown in Italy - a move he still calls the best decision of his life.

After graduating in 2019, having already completed three vintages in Italy and one in Australia, he fully embraced the life of a travelling winemaker. Combining his love for travel with the opportunity to gain invaluable global experience, his career took him to South Africa, California, France, and New Zealand. And New Zealand is the place he now calls home, after completing seven vintages in Marlborough.

Alessandro stepped into the role of Assistant Winemaker at Spy Valley in 2024. He thoroughly enjoys working with a diverse range of varietals and brings a strong passion for winemaking trials and innovation.

 

Open to our members who are both professionals and wine enthusiasts.

Cost $25 per session.

Must register as a Member of NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals.

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