Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Omaka Reserve Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
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:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Entered/tasted in IWSC (Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2023); producer tasting notes and vintage details on Saint Clair site

Tasting Note
Creamy stone-fruit and citrus (peach, mandarin, grapefruit) with toasted spice, vanilla and subtle smoky oak; rich, silky palate with preserved lemon, honeydew and biscuit, lively acidity and a toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken with lemon & garlic, pork loin, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta, grilled salmon or lobster; Asian: miso-glazed salmon, salt & pepper prawns, tempura, mild Thai green curry, sushi (richer fish).

Production Method
Light whole-bunch press, barrel fermentation in American (and some French) oak with c.16% new American oak; malolactic fermentation followed by 9–10 months lees ageing with bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate (founded by Neal & Judy Ibbotson, est.1994) farms multiple vineyards across Marlborough, sourcing Omaka Valley fruit for this Reserve Chardonnay; known for quality Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.