2023 St Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Its Origins
Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. The Saint Clair name originates from the vineyard property, first settled by the Sinclair family. Pioneer James Sinclair built one of the first homes in Blenheim and was closely associated with the early development of the town. Over time the name of the property reverted to the original Saint Clair. Saint Clair has developed six vineyards in different sites in Marlborough, including the Rapaura, Awatere, Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. Only superior fruit from the best locations for each individual variety is selected for the Saint Clair label.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Raymond Chan Reviews, Candice Chow
"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is expressive with aromas of fresh gooseberry, white currant, green mango, nettle and sea minerals. Medium-light bodied, aromas of gooseberry, white currant and green mango form a taut core, unfolding kaffir lime, nettle, elderflower and sea salt. Delicately textured phenolics provide substance and silkiness to the mouthfeel. Zingy acidity persists to a crisp, lingering with saline moreishness. A well-made, sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc shows refined layers and purity. Match with mussels with herb butter and goat's cheese ravioli over the next 3+ years. Fruit from a single vineyard in Dillons Point of the Lower Wairau Valley fermented to 12.5% alc. 19/20 pts (95 pts) Jan 2024 RRP $36." Drink 2024 - 2026+
5 Stars Michael Cooper
"Marlborough's largest family-owned wine producer has an extensive array of Sauvignon Blancs. This is not the region's most complex Savvy, but in terms of sheer pungency, it's a star, having won countless gold medals and trophies since the first, 2001 vintage. Grown in the cooler, coastal end of the Wairau Valley and handled entirely in stainless steel tanks, it is typically super-charged, in an exuberantly fruity, very pure and zesty style. The light lemon/green 2023 vintage (5*), grown at a single site at Dillons Point, is intensely varietal. Medium to full-bodied, it is penetrating and finely poised, with vigorous passionfruit and green capsicum flavours, a hint of saltiness, and a crisp, dry, lingering finish."
94/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Gently aromatic showing strong varietal definition and impressive purity with lemongrass, citrus/lime, gooseberry and green capsicum. Taut, refined wine with mouth-watering tension. 27 Feb 2024." Drink 2024 - 2028
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Region | Marlborough |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2028 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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