Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

A distinctly Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with green notes of gooseberry, nettle and blackcurrant bud. The fresh, vibrant palate layers blackcurrant with tropical passion fruit, white peach and a mineral, slightly salty richness which leads to a long, lingering finish.

About

The fruit was sourced from the fertile, deep, free-draining silt-loam soils of the lower Wairau Valley. The rows are planted north-east to south-west at a 43 degree angle rather than the typical north to south. This leads to slightly greener characters in grapes on the south facing side and more tropical characters in grapes on the north facing side. The resulting wine is multi-dimensional and complex.

The site is cooler than some other areas of the valley and hence slower to ripen. The distinguishing flavour is of crushed herbs - which is one often associated with the coastal Awatere region. Careful monitoring during ripening and harvesting in the cool of the evening ensures fruit of maximum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness.

The fruit was pressed off as quickly as possible to minimise skin contact and preserve the quality of the juice following harvesting.

After settling the juice was fermented using selected yeast in 100% stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavour and freshness.

This batch was selected as a Pioneer Block wine due to its unique flavour, intensity and complexity.

Ideal with...

Light salads, light pasta and rice dishes, especially with seafood, grilled fish and goats' cheeses or simply as the perfect hot weather drinking choice.

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