Saint Clair Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Lower Wairau)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Bob Campbell MW 92 (2023), James Suckling 91 (2023). Silver – International Wine Challenge 2024; Gold – National Wine Awards of Aotearoa (Pioneer Block series, recent vintages)

Tasting Note
Pungent green aromas of gooseberry, blackcurrant bud and fresh herbs, with tropical passionfruit, white peach and bright citrus. Mineral, saline thread and lively acidity lead to a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh oysters, grilled salmon, goat cheese, roasted chicken; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai seafood salads, light green curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit pressed quickly to minimise skin contact; settled and cool-fermented with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks; no oak ageing; minimal intervention to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate — Marlborough producer. Block 3 sourced from a single lower Wairau vineyard planted at a 43° row angle on deep free-draining silt-loam (growers: Mark & Kate O’Sullivan).