Saint Clair Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Lower Wairau)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold Medal – National Wine Awards of Aotearoa 2024; Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 95 pts; 5 Stars Cuisine Magazine (NZ & Int. Sauvignon Blanc Tasting 2025); various retailer scores (e. g. , JS 90–91)

Tasting Note
Pungent green aromas of blackcurrant bud, fresh herbs and a saline hint. Fresh, vibrant palate with blackcurrant leaf, tomato/green capsicum, white peach and citrus, finishing with a mineral sea‑salt thread and focused acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: freshly shucked oysters, ceviche, grilled white fish, goat cheese salad. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, light seafood stir‑fries and chilled shellfish.

Production Method
Single‑vineyard fruit pressed quickly to minimise skin contact; settled and fermented in 100% stainless steel with selected yeasts at cool temperatures to retain fruit purity. Vegan friendly.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Saint Clair Family Estate, founded by Neal and Judy Ibbotson (pioneering Marlborough growers since 1978). Block 3 is a single vineyard (owned by Mark & Kate O’Sullivan) with rows planted at 43°; located in lower Wairau.