Sauvignon blanc Pioneer Block 6 2022, Saint Clair
A monumental white for charisma, finesse, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates between noble exotic fruits and mineral and vegetal notes of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is straight, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the substance of the Sauvignon and the verticality of the sip. A stylish example that represents the pinnacle of New Zealand.
Sauvignon blanc Pioneer Block 6 2022, Saint Clair
The Saint Clair Family Estate 2022 Sauvignon Blanc "Pioneer Block 6 - Ohinetwheru" is a monumental work, a Single Vineyard that embodies the absolute excellence of Marlborough. Located in the Lower Wairau sub-region, this block is characterized by fertile, loamy soils that give the wine an extraordinary textural richness combined with relentless citrus tension. The 2022 vintage allowed for slow and perfect ripening. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, and pink grapefruit blend with deep hints of tomato leaf, blackcurrant, and a mineral trail reminiscent of sea salt and wet stone. On the palate, it is powerful and sumptuous; the entry is direct, dominated by dense yet agile texture, with aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory, infinite, and vibrant finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Saint Clair
· Origin: Nuova Zelanda
· Blend:Sauvignon Blanc
· Denomination: Marlborough GI
· ABV: 13%
· Vintage: 2022
FOOD PAIRING
· Steamed New Zealand mussels, Asparagus and feta salad, Grilled white fish with mango sauce, Spicy Asian cuisine.
Sauvignon blanc Pioneer Block 6 2022, Saint Clair
The Saint Clair Family Estate 2022 Sauvignon Blanc "Pioneer Block 6 - Ohinetwheru" is a monumental work, a Single Vineyard that embodies the absolute excellence of Marlborough. Located in the Lower Wairau sub-region, this block is characterized by fertile, loamy soils that give the wine an extraordinary textural richness combined with relentless citrus tension. The 2022 vintage allowed for slow and perfect ripening. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, and pink grapefruit blend with deep hints of tomato leaf, blackcurrant, and a mineral trail reminiscent of sea salt and wet stone. On the palate, it is powerful and sumptuous; the entry is direct, dominated by dense yet agile texture, with aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory, infinite, and vibrant finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Saint Clair
· Origin: Nuova Zelanda
· Blend:Sauvignon Blanc
· Denomination: Marlborough GI
· ABV: 13%
· Vintage: 2022
FOOD PAIRING
· Steamed New Zealand mussels, Asparagus and feta salad, Grilled white fish with mango sauce, Spicy Asian cuisine.
