We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
About This Wine
All the Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc wines are selected from a stringent and unique quality assessment grading process from over 90 small parcels of fruit that are kept separate through the fermentation process.
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is selected from this system as the very best Sauvignon Blanc. The wine, made in very small quantities, has made iconic status in many markets around the world and is to be believed to be New Zealand’s most awarded Sauvignon Blanc.
The Pioneer Block Sauvignon Blanc are made from outstanding small parcels of fruit identified by Saint Clair’s winemakers from selected specialist vineyard sites with unique terroir in the Marlborough region. Each wine has subtle style differences and carry a name linked to the vineyard origin which tells a story.
The premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a selection of vineyards located predominantly in the lower Wairau sub-region of Marlborough. This region is renowned for producing excellent Sauvignon Blanc with heightened expression.
Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from various sub-regions throughout Marlborough including the classic Rapaura area, lower Wairau and the Brancott Valley. The Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc contains typical Marlborough flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and grapefruit leaping from the glass.
Type | White Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Sauvignon Blanc |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Marlborough |
Brand | Saint Clair Family Estate |
Vintage | 2022 |
Wines of Marlborough
Marlborough is at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and is the leading region in the country, being responsible for 75% of NZ’s wine production and 85% of its exports. Marlborough is internationally renowned for its distinctive style of Sauvignon Blanc, described by some wine writers such as Oz Clarke and George Taber as the best in the world. Australia being such a close neighbour, we get a great number of brands imported into the country.
Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough is grown on well-draining alluvial gravels, with large temperature fluctuations between day and night. These conditions are great for growing grapes that strike a perfect balance between ripeness and acidity. The result is sauvignon blanc that is aromatic, driven by tropical fruit flavours but also supported by an herbaceous and mineral character. Aussies often described Marlborough Savvy Blanc as full of passionfruit flavour.
Despite many consumers having an idea of what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is, the wine is actually made in a wide range of different styles. Wine makers take advantage of different clones, fermentation styles, lees-stirring and aging regimens to give their wines nuance and differentiate their brand from one another. You may have had sauvignon blanc from Marlborough before, but it is always worth exploring some not so commercial brands if it is a style you enjoy.
Other varieties that are produced in the region include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.