Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Complex aromas of blackcurrant bud, crushed herb, mineral and wet stone. On the palate, more blackcurrant with layers of juicy white peach and tropical passionfruit notes. A mineral and salty richness leads to a long lingering finish. Back to Saint Clair Wine
| Winemaker | Hamish Clark |
|---|---|
| Organic | No |
| SKU | 300185 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown in Marlborough's lower Wairau region, east of Blenheim. The rows are planted north-east to south-west at a 43 angle, rather than the typical north to south. Fruit was pressed off as quickly as possible to minimise skin contact and juice deterioration following harvesting. After settling the juice was fermented using selected yeast in stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavour and freshness. This batch was selected as a Pioneer Block wine due to its unique flavour, intensity and complexity. Complex aromas of blackcurrant bud, crushed herb, mineral and wet stone. On the palate, more blackcurrant with layers of juicy white peach and tropical passionfruit notes. A mineral and salty richness leads to a long lingering finish. Back to Saint Clair Wine
"The 2018 Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc comes from a vineyard close to the ocean, planted on fairly rich alluvial soils. With a bit more fruit shading than typical, it emphasizes the herbal, leafy side of Sauvignon Blanc, yielding hints of nettles and green tomatoes layered over grapefruit-like flavors. It's medium-bodied and linear on the palate, crisply focused and refreshing on the long finish."robertparker.com
89 Points - robertparker.com
Complex nuances of blackcurrant bud, crushed herb, mineral and wet stone. The blackcurrant theme continues in the mouth, with additional layers of juicy white peach and tropical passionfruit notes. A mineral, salty richness leads to a long lingering finish.