Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Vicar's Choice Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Saint Clair Family Estate regularly wins medals and trophies at the Marlborough Wine Show and national competitions; the producer has multiple gold medals across ranges

Tasting Note
Bright nectarine and peach aromas with lifted oak spice. Full, round palate of ripe peach, melon and creamy nougat, subtle oak and citrus, with a generous mid-palate and a hint of spice on the finish.

Food Pairing
Western: poached chicken, roasted pork, grilled salmon, creamy pasta (e.g., fettuccine alfredo). Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, chicken katsu, milder Thai green curry or coconut-based dishes.

Production Method
Fruit from multiple Marlborough vineyards; fermented in stainless steel and seasoned oak; underwent malolactic fermentation and several months lees aging before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate (founded by Neal & Judy Ibbotson; company established 1994) sources fruit from several Marlborough sub-regions. Known for vineyard-focused sourcing and sustainable viticulture.