Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Vicar's Choice Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
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


Tasting Note
Pale-straw, fruit-driven Chardonnay with nectarine, peach, rock melon and lemon curd, lifted oak spice and citrus. Full, round palate of ripe peach and melon, creamy texture and a hint of spice on a pleasant lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: poached or roast chicken, creamy pasta, grilled fish, shellfish, fish tacos. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, tempura prawns, mild Thai green curry, sushi/rolls with cooked fish.

Production Method
Fruit selected from multiple Marlborough sites; fermented in stainless steel and seasoned French & American oak; underwent malolactic fermentation and several months lees aging before blending.

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate, founded 1978 in Marlborough. Family-owned producer known for pioneering regional viticulture and producing approachable, fruit-forward wines.