White

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Sauvignon Blanc

0.75L | 13.0%

16 , 9 5

Sauvignon Blanc

Saint Clair

Aantal

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Sauvignon Blanc

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2027

Past peak After 2027

Aromas

Tropical fruit Melon Guava Black currants Green herbs Mineral notes Subtle salty note

Food Pairing

Smoked salmon Mussels

Vintage Report

De jaargang 2024 in Marlborough staat bekend om zijn levendige fruitigheid en knisperende zuren. De omstandigheden waren ideaal voor het produceren van frisse en expressieve Sauvignon Blanc wijnen.

This Pioneer Block 1 is the latest in the Saint Clair line! And it's fantastic again; these wines are so inspiring! The grapes for this Block 1 were hand-harvested and quickly pressed to optimally preserve all the flavors and aromas!

Consistent quality from Saint Clair winery

Saint Clair Estate was founded in 1978 by Neal and Judy Ibbotson. This winery is still owned by them today. The winery stands for consistent quality. Every year, Saint Clair wins a string of medals, and the winemaker regularly receives awards. In 2005 and more recently in 2010, Saint Clair was named the best New Zealand winery. Saint Clair is quite well-known in the Netherlands, and they are proud of this. Saint Clair specializes in producing top-quality Sauvignon Blanc. Saint Clair owns over 270 hectares of vineyards in Marlborough on the South Island and in Hawke's Bay on the North Island. The grapes come from a select vineyard with very fertile soil, gradually formed by historical flooding. This soil gives the grapes a special intensity. The grapes are carefully monitored during ripening and harvested in the cool of the evening at peak flavor ripeness.

The vinification and flavors of the Pioneer Block 1 Sauvignon Blanc

The juice is pressed immediately after harvesting to minimize skin contact and juice deterioration. After settling, the juice is fermented using a select yeast strain in stainless steel. This preserves the wine's fruity flavor and freshness. The aroma combines tropical fruit with melon and guava! The palate is soft and wonderfully refreshing. The flavor combines blackcurrant with green herbs. Steely with mineral notes and a subtle salty note that lingers on the finish. An ideal pairing with smoked salmon or mussels. Truly another top-notch glass of Saint Clair.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2024
Size	0.75L
Region	Marlborough
Land	New Zealand
Producer	Saint Clair
Varietal(s)	Sauvignon Blanc
Ideal serving temperature ?	8° - 10°C