Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Omaka Reserve Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Omaka Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 – Platinum (97 pts); Chardonnay du Monde 2024 – Gold; International Wine Challenge 2024 – Silver; Multiple Marlborough Wine Show accolades

Tasting Note
Full-bodied, silky Chardonnay with ripe white peach, nectarine and grapefruit, layered with vanilla, toasted spice, smoky oak and biscuit. Creamy, textural palate, bright acidity and a long, toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with lemon & garlic, creamy mushroom pasta, grilled salmon, pork with apple sauce. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, chicken katsu, mild Thai green curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, lightly whole-bunch pressed; barrel fermented in American oak (≈14% new), completed malolactic fermentation and aged 9–10 months on lees with regular bâtonnage; best barrels selected for final blend.

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate (Neal & Judy Ibbotson) — family-owned Marlborough producer founded 1994; sources fruit from Omaka Valley vineyards noted for warm days, cool nights and clay-based soils.