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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery information: Neal and Judy Ibbotson were pioneers in the Marlborough wine industry, first planting vineyards in the valley in 1978 and then establishing Saint Clair Estate in 1994. They own 100 hectares of vineyards in six different Marlborough locations chosen specifically for the attributes of their individual locations and ability to produce top quality grapes. Neal Ibbotson combines his extensive viticultural expertise with the talent of one of New Zealand’s leading
winemaking teams, led by Matt Thomson and Hamish Clark
From 1994 when wines from the first vintage all won medals including gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality and its award-winning record continues today.
Vinification: The grapes were transported with haste to the winery and pressed off immediately to minimise skin contact and juice deterioration. After settling, the juice was fermented using selected cultured yeasts in 100% stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures in order to retain fruit flavour and freshness. This batch was selected specifically as a Pioneer Block because of its unique grape growing area and the distinct flavours that this area brings to the wine. After ferment the wine was stabilised and carefully prepared for bottling.
Tasting Note: This Sauvignon Blanc is distinctively Marlborough and has a fresh vibrant palate of passionfruit, gooseberry and crushed herb. The wine has a wonderfully full and rich palate with striking minerality leading to a long, lasting finish. It is the crushed herb flavours that is a point of difference for this wine.
Every day serving suggestion: An ideal match with vegetarian cuisine or fresh seafood with summer salads.
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc
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