Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Vicar's Choice Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~3. 7/5 (user rating); retail tasting notes describe it as fruit-driven and lightly oaked

Tasting Note
Pale straw; bright stone-fruit and melon with lemon-curd and light spice. Medium-bodied, round palate with subtle oak, creamy texture and a fresh, lingering spice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast or poached chicken, grilled salmon, creamy pasta, pork loin. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, tempura prawns, mild Thai green curry, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Fruit from several Marlborough sites; cool fermentation in stainless steel and seasoned French/American oak; underwent malolactic fermentation and months on lees before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate, founded by Neal and Judy Ibbotson (vines planted 1978; estate established mid‑1990s), is a leading Marlborough producer farming multiple subregions for varietal expression.