Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Clair
Label Name:
 
Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Lower Wairau Valley — Dillons Point)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Raymond Chan 95/100; James Suckling 94; Bob Campbell 94; Michael Cooper 5 stars; widely awarded Saint Clair flagship

Tasting Note
Bright lemon-green; expressive passionfruit, gooseberry, nettle and green capsicum with sea-salt minerality. Medium-bodied, zesty acidity and concentrated tropical-fruit core leading to a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, mussels, ceviche, grilled white fish, goat’s cheese, asparagus, green salads, sushi, Thai/ Vietnamese herb salads, lightly spiced seafood or chicken dishes.

Production Method
Selected single-vineyard fruit pressed immediately, minimal skin contact, settled then cool stainless-steel fermentation with selected yeasts; small-batch selection and bottled under screwcap. (Alcohol c.12.5%).

Vineyard Info
Saint Clair Family Estate, family-owned since 1978, sources this flagship Wairau Reserve from lower Wairau/Dillons Point; estate owns extensive Marlborough holdings and sustainable certifications.